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 assemble the...

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, including Little...

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 Lesbian Visibility...