Community leaders celebrate renovations at Gulf State Park Pier with ribbon-cutting

By: Josh Bean

Civic, business and community leaders gathered last week to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the re-opening of the iconic Gulf State Park Pier.

The pier underwent an extensive renovation and re-opened to the public last month, and the ribbon-cutting allowed community leaders to show their appreciation for the Gulf Coast landmark.

“If you want to get an understanding of why our state is called ‘Alabama the Beautiful,’ all you need to do is stand on the pier here at Gulf State Park,” said Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “There’s no better spot to enjoy God’s creation than by seeing a sunrise or sunset from the Gulf State Park Pier.”

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