Sister Sledge to Headline Palm Springs Pride Festival
Palm Springs, CA – September 26, 2024 – The legendary disco group, Sister Sledge, will headline the Palm Springs Pride Festival, delivering their iconic hits that have captivated audiences for decades. The free performance, presented by Visit Lauderdale, is scheduled for the main stage on Palm Canyon Drive, Saturday, November 2 at 8:00 P.M.
With hits including “He’s the Greatest Dancer,” “Lost in Music,” and their worldwide anthem “We Are Family,” Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary® will join the festival lineup with Neon Trees, George Michael Reborn tribute act, Brian Justin Crum, Pretty Poison featuring Jade Starling, and more.
Festival Highlights
The annual Pride celebration promotes unity, diversity, and equality. Ron deHarte, Palm Springs Pride President and CEO, said, “Pride in Palm Springs is a celebration where you can be yourself and be true to who you are. The 2024 Pride Week theme is ‘Be You,’ which embraces the power of self-expression, inclusiveness, and love.”
Richard Gray, Senior Vice President of Inclusion & Accessibility for Visit Lauderdale, added, “Being the Diamond sponsor of Palm Springs Pride and sponsoring the headliner, Sister Sledge, signifies Visit Lauderdale’s strong commitment to supporting the LGBT+ community and promoting inclusivity.”
Diverse Lineup of Performers
The festival will feature a diverse lineup of performers, including:
- A Big Bang Blast-Off with MODGIRL: MODGIRL brings her cosmic experience and electrifying performance to the Palm Canyon Main Stage at 8 P.M. on Friday, November 1, presented by KGAY 106.5 /92.1 and Gay Desert Guide.
- Jesika Von Rabbit: A musical whirlwind of technicolor and twisted genius, will return to the Palm Springs Pride Main Stage with a psychedelic explosion of candy-coated madness on Saturday, November 2 at 7 P.M.
Set Times
Palm Springs Pride Festival | Oct 31 to Nov 3
Locations: Palm Canyon Dr from Amado to Baristo and in the Arenas District from Indian Canyon to Calle Encilia.
Stages: 4 Stages
- Oct 31: 5-10:00 P.M. on Arenas Rd
- Nov 1 – 3: 11 A.M. on Arenas Rd. and 6 P.M. to 10:15 P.M. on Palm Canyon Dr.
- Nov 2: 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. on Palm Canyon Dr. and 11:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M. on Arenas
- Nov 3: 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. on Palm Canyon and 11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. on Arenas
Arenas Stage
Location: Arenas between Indian Canyon and Calle Encilia
- Thursday, October 31: NEON TREES – 8:00 P.M.
- Friday, November 1: Desert Air Festival Takeover, presented by Splash House and Goldenvoice
- Saturday, November 2: Fire Island Pines x Utramaroon Takeover, Scott Martin, Lupe Fuentes, Someone from Berlin, Fire Island Pines x WeHo Takeover: Aaron Elvis, Matthew Pernicano
- Sunday, November 3: KGAY 106.5/92.1 & Gay Desert Guide Takeover, DJ Eric Ornelas, DJ Galaxy, MODGIRL
Palm Canyon Drive Main Stage
Location: Palm Canyon Drive at Amado
- Friday, November 1: Servicemember Wreath Laying Ceremony, Vanity Halston Presents – The Ex-Wives Club: A Drag Parody Tribute of Six the Musical, A BIG BANG BLAST-OFF WITH MODGIRL, presented by KGAY 106.5 /92.1 and Gay Desert Guide.
- Saturday, November 2: Host Bella da Ball, Stage DJ – KGAY 106.5 / 92.1 Presents DJ Galaxy, The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Angelique VaGorgeous, Keisha D, Steven Michael’s Dance Machine, Z LaLa, Host Jackette Knightley, Jackette Knightley, Jesika Von Rabbit, SISTER SLEDGE – 8:00 P.M.
- Sunday, November 3: Host Bella da Ball, Corday, Marisa Corvo, Steven Michael’s Dance Machine, GEORGE MICHAEL REBORN
Oscar’s Stage
Location: Tahquitz and Indian Canyon Rd
- Saturday, November 2: Bitchiest Brunch (Drag Brunch) with Anita Rose, Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company, Play Lounge Biscuit Eating Contest, Dina Jacobs, Aurelio Sånchez – Mariah Carey Impersonator, April Diamond, Charlie Brown, Brian Justin Crum
- Sunday, November 3: Bitchiest Brunch (Drag Brunch) with Anita Rose, Pretty Poison featuring Jade Starling, Desert Flaggers – Oscar’s Tea Dance Kick-Off
PRIDE DJ Stage
Location: Tahquitz and Palm Canyon Dr
- DJ Jonnie Star
- DJ Zareen
- DJ Aaron C
[Visit pspride.org for the most up-to-date lineup information]