This detailed overview is the official source for the full schedule of Palm Springs Pride 2025 events, running Thursday–Sunday, November 6–9. Greater Palm Springs Pride presents four days of free events centered around the theme “Be Heard,” which serves as a powerful call to action and a celebration of LGBTQ+ resilience, joy, and the ongoing fight for equality. The entire weekend—featuring the signature parade, free festival, block parties, and community gatherings—is presented by The City of Palm Springs.
“When we gather in Palm Springs for Pride, we’re doing something revolutionary: we’re claiming space, amplifying our stories, and refusing to hide,” says Ron deHarte, President and CEO of Palm Springs Pride. “Every person who attends, every float in the parade, every performer on our stages—they’re all saying the same thing: we exist, we matter, and we will be heard.”
Executive Director Jasmine Sullivan-Waits underscores that this year’s theme takes on profound significance amid mounting legislative attacks, asserting that “joy is a form of resistance, that visibility is a source of power, and that community is our greatest strength.”
Palm Springs Pride 2025: Complete Event Schedule
The 2025 weekend is packed with free community events and ticketed entertainment:
Wednesday, November 5
- Official Unfurling of the Rainbow Flag: The official launch of Pride Week with the annual unfurling of the Rainbow Flag from the Stergios Tower at Desert Regional Medical Center, Wednesday, November 5 at 10 am–10:30 am. Free event.
Thursday, November 6
- Día de la Reina 2025: The 14th annual Pride Week opening Block Party event celebrating the Queens and Kings of Palm Springs with food, live music, and entertainment at the Arenas District Pride Stage, Thursday, November 6 from 5–10:30 pm. Free event.
- Sunset Music and Comedy Festival | Day 1: “Divas of the Desert: A Roberta Flack Homecoming”—an intimate, soul-stirring tribute hosted by Sweet Baby J’ai at the Cascade Lounge, Thursday, November 6 at 7 pm. Ticketed.
- Sordid Lives 25th Anniversary Benefit Screening: Fundraiser screening with costume contest and Q&A with creator Del Shores and Emerson Collins at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, Thursday, November 6 from 7:30–10:30 pm. Ticketed.
- Palm Canyon Theatre presents “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”: The production, running November 6–16, celebrates friendship and the power of being true to yourself. On Friday, November 7, the theater offers an Exclusive VIP Reception at 6:30 pm, with the Performance at 7:30 pm.
Friday, November 7
- Mark Hunter Walk of Stars Ceremony: Community leader and nightclub owner Mark Hunter receives the 481st Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars at Hunters Palm Springs, Friday, November 7 from 11 am–12 pm. Free event; RSVP is requested.
- Arenas District Official Block Party 2025: The signature Pride Weekend event features DJs all night and is the biggest free LGBTQ+ street party in Palm Springs, Friday, November 7 from 3–10 pm. Free event.
- Picnic on Palm Canyon: A massive street party featuring free rides Friday on a 100-foot Ferris Wheel, food vendors, live music, and cold drinks, Friday, November 7 from 5–9 pm. Free event.
- INTERFAITH PRIDE KABBALAT SHABBAT 2025: Pluralistic welcoming of the Sabbath prayer service led by local clergy at the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, open to all faith communities, Friday, November 7 from 6:30–7:30 pm. Free event.
- Sunset Music and Comedy Festival | Day 2: “Two Roads: From Roots to Broadway,” starring Tony-nominated jazz legend Ann Hampton Callaway, Grammy-nominated Amythyst Kiah, and comedy favorite Jason Stuart at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, Friday, November 7 at 7 pm. Ticketed.
Saturday, November 8
- Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk 2025: Hosted by Palm Springs Front Runners and Walkers, this scenic 3.1-mile course through historic Old Las Palmas benefits LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations, Saturday, November 8 from 7–10 am. Registration is required.
- Recovery Oasis 2025: A welcoming space for sobriety fun presented by Sunny Dunes Clubhouse, open Saturday, November 8 from 11 am–9 pm (and continuing Sunday). Free event.
- Pool Party at Palm Springs Surf Club: An adults-only official Pride pool party featuring a live DJ, lazy river, and high-energy entertainment, Saturday, November 8 from 11 am–4 pm. Ticketed; ages 21+ only.
- Children’s Headquarters (CHQ) & Youth Zone: Playful spaces for infants to pre-teens (CHQ) and a hub for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14–21 (Youth Zone) with games, entertainment, and resources, Saturday, November 8 from 11 am–4:30 pm (CHQ) and 11 am–5 pm (Youth Zone), and continuing Sunday. Both are free events.
- CCBC Rainbow Splash Pool Party: A clothing-optional day of sunshine, music, and fun featuring DJ Bobby poolside at CCBC Resort, Saturday, November 8 from 12 pm–4 pm. Ticketed.
- Sunset Music and Comedy Festival | Day 3: “Soul. Power. Feminism. Let the Revival Begin.” Featuring Lady Blackbird, legendary activist Holly Near, and Southern comedy queen Vickie Shaw at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, Saturday, November 8 at 7 pm. Ticketed.
Sunday, November 9
- EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge Champagne Brunch & Parade Party: Three-course plated brunch with Champagne and parade viewing, Sunday, November 9 from 9 am–3 pm. Reservations are required.
- Trio Pride Parade Party 2025: Brunch and parade viewing from the Trio Pride Patio along the parade route, Sunday, November 9 at 9 am (service until parade ends). Reservations are required.
- Palm Springs Pride Parade: The colorful parade steps off on Historic Palm Canyon Drive at Tachevah and travels south through downtown, Sunday, November 9 at 9:30 am. This is a free event with multiple official reviewing stands.
- Sunset Music and Comedy Festival | Day 4: The Goddess Groove March at the Palm Springs Pride Parade led by Pride Queen Holly Near, followed by an epic Pride T-Dance, Sunday, November 9 at 10 am. Ticketed.
Two-Day Pride Festival (Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9)
The street fair, music festival, and gathering place celebrates all that is LGBTQ+ in Palm Springs.
- Location: Multiple downtown venues (Palm Canyon Drive between Amado and Baristo, Arenas District, etc.).
- Festival Features: Over 200 marketplace exhibitors, LGBTQ+ artists performing live across multiple stages, the Children’s Headquarters, Youth Zone, non-profit organizations, food/beverage vendors, and health resources.
- Hours: Saturday from 11 am–9 pm (Palm Canyon) and 11 am–11:30 pm (Arenas Stage); Sunday from 11 am–5 pm (all venues).
“BE HEARD”: A Message of Resilience and Hope
“In a time when LGBTQ+ voices face mounting challenges and our fundamental rights are under siege, the 2025 Palm Springs Pride theme ‘Be Heard’ takes on profound significance,” says Ron deHarte. The festival’s free admission ensures that Pride remains accessible to everyone, regardless of economic circumstance. The inclusion of the Children’s Headquarters and Youth Zone affirms the commitment to LGBTQ+ youth, sending a powerful message: “you belong here, you are celebrated here, and your future is bright.”