We were asked for an update on the Arenas district flag, so I'm sharing the following. Last year, with community support, the City of Palm Springs approved a 30-year license agreement with Palm Springs Pride for the construction and installation of the Arenas District Landmark Flagpole. General maintenance of the flagpole itself, management of the raising and lowering of the flags, and insurance are the responsibility of Palm Springs Pride. The Pride organization paid the city $75,000 to...

More than 1,000 Marilyn look-alikes gather during Marilyn 100 celebration, shattering previous record Palm Springs has officially made history. Today, the Records Management Team at Guinness World Records™ in London formally notified Palm Springs Pride that its application for the "Largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe" has been approved, confirming a new Guinness World Records™ title with 1,037 participants gathered at 4:59 p.m. on May 30, 2026, in Palm Springs, California....

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, the event is...