The 40th anniversary Palm Springs Pride weekend is underway in the Arenas District and downtown, culminating Sunday with a parade and festival. Organizers stated the “Be Included” themed event expects 220,000 attendees and a $38 million economic impact.
Friday events feature the Arenas District stage with artists including DJ Electrox, J.A.Y., DJ Thiccboi, Alexa Kamryn, and Hunny Kita. The new "Pride on the Drive" event on Palm Canyon Drive features a 100-foot Ferris wheel, with Eisenhower Health providing first aid.
Saturday includes an 8 a.m. 5K run and walk in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood benefiting LGBTQ+ nonprofits, and an 11 a.m. festival featuring over 250 vendors and headliner The Cowgays.
Sunday's parade runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Palm Canyon Drive from Tachevah Drive to Amado Road. Grand marshals are Fortune Feimster, Cheyenne Jackson, Marshall Pearcy, and Gary Moline. Aubrey O’Day headlines the Arenas District stage to close the festival.
