Pink tutus popping up in parks across Birmingham surprise and delight residents
By Bryce Oselen
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — Pink tutus have mysteriously appeared on statues in Birmingham parks, including Avondale Park, English Village, and the Redmont Park Historic District, sparking curiosity among residents.
Wade Merrit, who frequently visits Avondale Park with his dog, was surprised to see the park’s elephant statue, “Miss Fancy,” sporting a pink tutu.
“It’s funny, it’s going to bring attention to the neighborhood,” Merrit said.
Christian Jackson, another Birmingham resident, expressed his curiosity about the decorations.
“I like it, I’d like to know why it’s there,” Jackson said.
Jackson speculated that the tutus might be an effort to beautify the city.
“Well, I think somebody is trying to make the city a little more prettier, you know, you never really know nowadays,” he said.
Jackson also suggested that the decorations could be the work of students celebrating Easter.
“Some little girls were probably trying to decorate the city, man, you never know,” he said.
Merrit hopes to uncover the reason behind the tutus.
“I’ve heard about the tutus going up on statues around town, and obviously I can see the ones in the park, but I haven’t heard anything. I don’t know why they’re there or who’s doing it,” he said.
Local artist Renne Plata has been identified as the person responsible for placing the pink tutus on multiple statues in the Birmingham area. Plata declined an on-camera interview but said the project is intended to promote community.
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