The Pensacola Beach sailfish sign has greeted visitors to Pensacola Beach and a "Scenic drive east along the Gulf of Mexico" for 64 years.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The city of Pensacola lit up its new welcome sign on Wednesday night. A brief lighting ceremony was held around 7 p.m. The city of Pensacola livestreamed the event on its Facebook.

The iconic Pensacola Beach sailfish welcome sign now reads "Gulf of America." The Pensacola Beach sailfish sign has greeted visitors to Pensacola Beach and a "Scenic drive east along the Gulf of ...