On every continent you visit (with the exception of Antarctica) you’ll find pelicans soaring the coastal skies above you, looking for a meal in the glinting ripples of cool blue passing beneath them. There’s one species of pelican unique to Pensacola, however. If you’re a local, you’ve probably had the chance to catch sight of a few of these elusive birds; and if you’re a visitor, then you’re in for a real treat when you meet one. The intrigue surrounding these pelicans is that each bird is completely one-of-a-kind, capturing a range of color only an artist’s eye could produce.

Located at 620 E. Government Street, Corinne Jones Park is named in honor of one of Pensacola’s most tireless activists, educators and community volunteers, Corinne Harvey Jackson Jones. 

Staying home during the current COVID situation doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the downtown arts and culture scene. In fact, Downtown Pensacola organizations have pulled out all the stops so that you can enjoy the downtown experience from the comfort and safety of your own home. So grab your smart device and immerse yourself in culture!

Easter is coming this Sunday, April 12 and while 2020 celebrations might look a bit different from previous years, our downtown businesses are doing a great job of adapting to continue to serve their customers safely. Here are great opportunities to celebrate with your family while taking necessary safety precautions.

Our downtown businesses are doing a great job of adapting to continue to serve their customers safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve partnered with them to create this shopping guide to help you find ways to support them. Whether through an online store, curbside pick-up service or personal shopping appointment, we encourage you to keep shopping from your favorite places while taking necessary safety precautions.