Why are there massive pigeons on top of buildings in downtown Orlando?

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Updated  August 15, 2024 9:49am EDT
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Massive pigeons land in downtown Orlando

A new art installation in the form of 10 giant inflatable pigeons has descended on downtown Orlando. The City of Orlando said the art project was created by United Arts with the goal of bringing vibrancy to urban spaces and bringing people together.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Downtown Orlando is experiencing an invasion of massive pigeons – in the form of a new art installation that has recently arrived in the bustling area.  

A spokesperson for the City of Orlando confirmed the United Arts project to FOX 35 earlier this month. United Arts is a nonprofit organization that supports the arts, sciences and history in Central Florida. 

"Art plays a crucial role in enhancing the vibrancy of urban spaces and bringing people together. By hosting engaging and thought-provoking installations like this, the city aims to draw more visitors to downtown Orlando to support and patronize local businesses while fostering a sense of community," the City of Orlando said in a statement. 

What's that art installation on the side of I-4 in downtown Orlando?

Several hotspots in the downtown Orlando area now feature a 21-foot inflatable pigeon in a variety of neon colors perched upon their businesses. Here's a look at where they plan to be located:

  • 30 South Orange Ave.: 3 pigeons
  • Orlando Public Library: 1 pigeon
  • Casey's on Central: 2 pigeons
  • The Beacham: 1 pigeon
  • Wall Street Cantina: 1 pigeon
  • 29 South Orange Ave. (former CityArts Factory location): 2 pigeons

FOX 35 visited downtown Orlando on Thursday and got a look at one of the big blue pigeons situated on top of a building at the intersection of Washington Street and Orange Avenue. 

Take a look at the photo gallery of renderings from the City of Orlando and United Arts below: 

Art installations in the form of 21-foot inflatable pigeons are going up around downtown Orlando in August. (Photo: City of Orlando)
Art installations in the form of 21-foot inflatable pigeons are going up around downtown Orlando in August. (Photo: City of Orlando)
Art installations in the form of 21-foot inflatable pigeons are going up around downtown Orlando in August. (Photo: City of Orlando)
Art installations in the form of 21-foot inflatable pigeons are going up around downtown Orlando in August. (Photo: City of Orlando)
Art installations in the form of 21-foot inflatable pigeons are going up around downtown Orlando in August. (Photo: City of Orlando)
Art installations in the form of 21-foot inflatable pigeons are going up around downtown Orlando in August. (Photo: City of Orlando)
Art installations in the form of 21-foot inflatable pigeons are going up around downtown Orlando in August. (Photo: City of Orlando)

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