Palm Springs To Celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s 100th Birthday With “Marilyn 100” Martini Festival This May, the desert’s golden age returns to the spotlight as Palm Springs honors the centennial of the world’s most enduring icon. Marilyn @ The Kimpton: The Marilyn 100 Martini Festival invites guests to step into a world of mid-century glamour and modern mixology on May 30, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Set in the hotel's curated breezeway at the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel

A Citywide Tribute Takeover Celebrating Monroe’s 100th Birthday Set for May 28 – June 1 PALM SPRINGS, CA — This May, the desert sky won’t be the only thing shimmering. Palm Springs Pride officially announces Marilyn 100 , a high-glamour centennial fan festival honoring the 100th birthday of the world’s most enduring icon, Marilyn Monroe. From May 28 through June 1, 2026, the city will transform into a living tribute, culminating in an official World Record attempt to assembl

As part of the official Marilyn 100 Centennial Celebration , the city is set to host a historic musical event: a once-in-a-lifetime tribute to one of Palm Springs’ most legendary residents, Hall of Fame drummer Alvin Taylor, on May 29 at the Hilton Palm Springs. Tickets for the show are on sale now. This extraordinary night will celebrate the career of a man who has shaped the sound of modern music, having performed and recorded with a "Who’s Who" of rock and soul royalty, in

The Coachella Valley is set to ignite with Pride and purpose as it officially recognizes Lesbian Visibility Week, April 20–26, 2026. In a collaboration between The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, the LGBTQ History & Archives of the Desert, and Greater Palm Springs Pride, the organizations announced today a week-long schedule of events affirming the art, stories, and advocacy of lesbians. The programs are inspired by the mission of The Curve Foundation’s National Lesbia

Greater Palm Springs Pride is proud to announce "Be Included" as the official theme for the 40th annual Pride celebration, taking place November 6–8, 2026. Greater Palm Springs Pride operates as a dedicated non-profit organization committed to advancing LGBTQ+ visibility, dignity, and equality. “Through our year-round efforts to educate the public, advocate for civil rights, and foster authentic inclusion, we serve as a vital cultural touchstone and a powerful catalyst for th

Palm Springs Pride is thrilled to announce its four-day festival entertainment lineup, centered around a dynamic LGBTQ+ Artist Showcase that spotlights groundbreaking queer talent from across the nation. This celebration of community, visibility, and fierce energy will feature 68 diverse performances , kicking off Thursday night on the Arenas District Main Stage. "This year, we're proud to put a spotlight on the incredible depth of talent within the LGBTQ+ community and its

At a community celebration today, the Pride M onument was formally donated to the City of Palm Springs' permanent public art collection by the Palm Springs Pride organization, which provided 88% of the project's funding. The City of Palm Springs Public Arts fund provided 12% toward the installation costs. The installation is a landmark sculpture commemorating the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to Palm Springs and the Greater Coachella Valley. The sculpture is in Frances S

Local Bars Step Up to Support Pride When Community Needs It Most In a remarkable show of community solidarity, the bars of Palm Springs'...

Greater Palm Springs Pride today announced a 15-day, $25,000 matching challenge to complete the funding for the installation of the...

Pride Royalty Named The Palm Springs Pride Grand Marshals for the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Parade are an exceptional group of six...

Greater Palm Springs Pride is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Honors Awards, recognizing individuals and...

The Greater Palm Springs Pride organization announced today that, despite a significant shortfall of $325,000 in expected funding, the...

PALM SPRINGS, CA – July 21, 2025 – Tonight, the Palm Springs City Council approved a license agreement with Palm Springs Pride for the...

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Palm Springs Pride, Coachella Valley’s oldest Pride organization, today announced the inaugural Pride Equality Walk will take place this fall on Saturday, October 25, to ignite action and motivate the community to advocate for justice and foster a more equitable society for everyone. Palm Springs has a powerful and enduring legacy of embracing and championing LGBTQ+ communities, and the Equality Walk will build on that foundation, serving as a testament to our unwavering comm

The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast coalition is proud to announce that Toni Atkins, who served as the 51st president pro tempore of the...

The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast coalition is proud to announce that Holly Near will be honored with the Harvey B. Milk Lifetime...

Palm Springs Pride Unveils Third Annual Pride Week Public Art Project Greater Palm Springs Pride, the official host of Palm Springs...

Desert Air and Palm Springs Pride have announced a dynamic collaboration to bring Desert Air's electrifying energy to the Arenas District...

Sister Sledge, the legendary disco group, will headline the Palm Springs Pride Festival and perform their iconic hits, which have...