The City of Gulf Shores announced the cancellation of the Community Christmas Night at Gulf Place event Dec. 10 on the Facebook event page. The statement read:

“Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Gulf Shores has canceled the Community Christmas Night at Gulf Place event that was scheduled to take place Dec. 18. While it was upsetting to make this decision, we are happy to report that Santa’s Ride through the city will continue as planned Dec. 12.”

The outdoor event scheduled for Dec. 18 was designed as a night to celebrate the holiday season. The movie Elf was scheduled to play in the community green space, hot chocolate, food and fun evening of community.

On Dec. 10, Governor Kay Ivey issued her 20th supplemental emergency proclamation extending the Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public and in close contact with other people, as described in the order. This order extends until Friday, January 22, 2021 at 5 p.m.