04/10/2025
The new Pensacola welcome sign, featuring a pelican design, is located at the foot of the Pensacola Bay Bridge, specifically between Bayfront Parkway and Gregory Street, where drivers exit the bridge.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Location: The sign is situated on a small parcel of land where Bayfront Parkway and Gregory Street split.
Design: The sign features a pelican design, chosen as the winner of a city contest, and is intended to greet visitors as they enter Pensacola from the bridge.
Contest Winner: The design was created by Briana Spence of Spence Studios.
Construction: The base and steel pedestal for the sign were under construction in December 2024 and are expected to be completed soon.
Significance: The sign is expected to greet approximately 100,000 drivers daily who enter Pensacola from the bay bridge.
Historical Significance: The sign is located where Florida begins historically and geographically
