Phallic Snow Sculpture Recreated In Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Traditions are one thing to look forward to during the cold, long nights of winter. In Downers Grove, one such tradition has returned to the delight, or dismay, of local residents: the Prairie Avenue snow penis.

The phallic snow sculpture, which has been a local tradition for more than 10 years, was recreated near the intersection of Prairie and Saratoga, according to one Twitter user.

In previous years, the controversial sculpture has been fashioned to vaguely resemble lighthouses and snowmen. This year, however, there was no way to doubt the stark realism of the penis sculpture.

Patch obtained exclusive photos of the sculpture from an anonymous source, but opted not to publish some of them. Click the link if you'd like to behold the 2021 snow penis. Click this link if you'd like to see another angle.

One of the sculptors, who is skirting fame by remaining anonymous, told Patch that at least 100 people have traveled from far and wide to see the phallic sculpture. One person even drove out from Joliet.

Sadly, the snow penis collapsed shortly after, but the sculptors sprang into action to do a quick rebuild.

What do you think of this year's snow penis? Let us know in the comments.