PS Homeboys Showroom present Pride Under the Pines in Idyllwild, California on Saturday October 7, 2023.

The Third Annual Event Features Outdoor Activities, Round-Trip Luxury Bus from Palm Springs & an Interactive Movie Screening. The beneficiary this year is The Palm Springs Animal Shelter.

There are several options on how you may participate in 2023.

Click on the option you wish to purchase for tickets

1 ) General Admission / $15.

• General Admission to Pride Under the Pines

2) VIP General Admission / $100.

• General Admission to Pride Under the Pines
• Open Bar benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter
• Meet / Greet w Performing Artists

3) General Admission + Movie / $40.

• General Admission to Pride Under the Pines + Interactive Movie Ticket

4) VIP General Admission + Movie / $125.

• General Admission to Pride Under the Pines + Interactive Movie Ticket
• Open Bar benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter
• Meet / Greet w Performing Artists

5) General Admission + Movie + KGAY Bus Ride / $100.

• General Admission to Pride Under the Pines + Interactive Movie Ticket + KGAY Party Bus Ride.

The bus departs from Arenas District (Chill Bar parking lot)

Boarding: 10 AM / Departure: 10:30 AM

The bus departs from Idyllwild at 09:00 PM.

6) VIP General Admission + Movie + KGAY Bus Ride / $ 160.

• General Admission to Pride Under the Pines + Interactive Movie Ticket + KGAY Party Bus Ride
• Open Bar benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter
• Meet / Greet w Performing Artists

Please reach us at info@pshomeboys.com with your questions.

The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation presents the second annual Pride on the Page Book Festival www.prideonthepage.org on Saturday, October, 14, 2023. There will also be a special ticketed fundraising ‘celebrity event’ benefitting the Foundation on Friday evening October 13, 2023, to begin the festivities.

Friday, October 13, 2023 / Armistead Maupin in Conversation with David Eugene Perry / Palm Springs Cultural Center / 7–9:30 pm

Pride on the Page 2023 and the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation presents Armistead Maupin in conversation with David Eugene Perry.

Armistead Maupin, whose Tales of the City novels and TV series have made the author one of the world’s most important and best known gay literary voices, will appear as a special guest at this year’s 2nd Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival (www.prideonthepage.org). The on-stage discussion with local writer David Eugene Perry will benefit the Palm Springs Library Foundation. United Airlines, a longtime ally of the LGBTQ community is sponsoring the appearance with additional support from El Mirasol Guest House and Visit Palm Springs.

Following his time on stage Mr. Maupin will be available to autograph books. The Best Bookstore of Palm Springs will have a selection of titles available for purchase at the event.

Two ticket types are available: General Admission ($65) and VIP ($95) which includes a pre-event reception (6pm) with Armistead Maupin, a copy of his book Logical Family and preferred VIP seating. Proceeds to support the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation.

Purchase Your Ticket/s Here for Armistead Maupin

The special event with Maupin kicks off the 2nd Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival that will be on Saturday, October 14 (10am - 5:30pm). The FREE full day festival will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center historic Camelot Theatre (2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs) and feature ten panels of 35+ LGBTQ+ and affirming authors and their books in lively discussion. There will be special opening and closing speakers, books for sale and autograph opportunties with your favorite authors and much more, see the full schedule online (www.prideonthepage.org).

Saturday, October 14, 2023 / Pride on the Page Festival / Palm Springs Cultural Center10 am - 5:30 pm

There will be a FREE full day festival from 10am – 5:30pm.  The Festival will present ten panels of LGBTQ+ and affirming authors and allies in conversation about their books in dynamic discussions.

There will be something for everyone at the Second Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival presented by the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation and the Palm Springs Public Library. In addition, other sponsors include the City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Cultural Center, The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs (the official book seller at the events), United Airlines, David Perry Communications, El Mirasol Villas Resort, KGAY Radio, CV Independent, and The Standard.

Attendees are encouraged to register to attend this FREE event on Eventbrite. All those who register will receive a special gift at check-in on the day of the event. To register click here. To learn more about the Pride on the Page Book Festival, the appearing authors, schedule of events and more, click here.

Back for our second year, this year we will offer the following panel discussions:

The Stories We Tell: Exploring Exciting New Works of Fiction - Foraging through outstanding new fiction in its many forms and subgenres.

Young at Heart from the Start: On Writing the LGBTQ+ Young Adult Novel - Young Adult authors discuss their books and the challenges and joys of writing YA novels.

In/Visible: Queer Histories Real and Imagined - A serious and humorous exploration into LGBTQ+ history.

Remember Me: Writing About Our Queer Lives - A close look at fascinating lives under the microscope in magnificent new memoirs.

Queer Love, Lust, Eros and Everything in Between - A Lively conversation about sex, romance, and erotica from LGBTQ+ writers.

It’s A Drag. Or Is it? - Across the Gender Spectrum in Art and Life - An exploration of gender identity/ies, binary busting and drag on and off the page.

Rising: On Thriving and Surviving Through The Art of Writing - Writers discuss their current works and how writing serves them as a healing/nurturing art.

Christian Cooper in conversation with Lorenzo Taylor - Central park birdwatcher, comics writer, television host, science editor and proud Blerd (Black nerd) discusses his book “Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World.”

A.M. Homes in conversation with Jim Holmes - Winner of the prestigious Orange/Women’s Prize for Fiction discusses her new novel “The Unfolding.”

Featuring 35+ authors participating, some of the authors confirmed are:

• Ryka Aoki (Science Fiction)

• Byron Lane (Fiction)

• Abdi Nazemian (Young Adult)

• Lydia Otero (Memoir/History)

• Steven Rowley (Fiction)

• Justin Elizabeth Sayre (History & Young Adult)

• Omar Sharif, Jr. (Memoir)

• Michelle Tea (Fiction/Memoir/Erotica)

• Lisa Teasley (Fiction)

• Jacob Tobia (Memoir)

• Guinivere Turner (Memoir)

The Second Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival is presented by the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation and the Palm Springs Public Library. In addition, other sponsors include the City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Cultural Center, The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs (the official book seller at the events), United Airlines, David Perry Communications, El Mirasol Villas Resort, KGAY Radio, CV Independent, and The Standard.

The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation presents the second annual Pride on the Page Book Festival www.prideonthepage.org on Saturday, October, 14, 2023. There will also be a special ticketed fundraising ‘celebrity event’ benefitting the Foundation on Friday evening October 13, 2023, to begin the festivities.

Friday, October 13, 2023 / Armistead Maupin in Conversation with David Eugene Perry / Palm Springs Cultural Center / 7–9:30 pm

Pride on the Page 2023 and the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation presents Armistead Maupin in conversation with David Eugene Perry.

Armistead Maupin, whose Tales of the City novels and TV series have made the author one of the world’s most important and best known gay literary voices, will appear as a special guest at this year’s 2nd Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival (www.prideonthepage.org). The on-stage discussion with local writer David Eugene Perry will benefit the Palm Springs Library Foundation. United Airlines, a longtime ally of the LGBTQ community is sponsoring the appearance with additional support from El Mirasol Guest House and Visit Palm Springs.

Following his time on stage Mr. Maupin will be available to autograph books. The Best Bookstore of Palm Springs will have a selection of titles available for purchase at the event.

Two ticket types are available: General Admission ($65) and VIP ($95) which includes a pre-event reception (6pm) with Armistead Maupin, a copy of his book Logical Family and preferred VIP seating. Proceeds to support the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation.

Purchase Your Ticket/s Here for Armistead Maupin

The special event with Maupin kicks off the 2nd Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival that will be on Saturday, October 14 (10am - 5:30pm). The FREE full day festival will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center historic Camelot Theatre (2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs) and feature ten panels of 35+ LGBTQ+ and affirming authors and their books in lively discussion. There will be special opening and closing speakers, books for sale and autograph opportunties with your favorite authors and much more, see the full schedule online (www.prideonthepage.org).

Saturday, October 14, 2023 / Pride on the Page Festival / Palm Springs Cultural Center10 am - 5:30 pm

There will be a FREE full day festival from 10am – 5:30pm.  The Festival will present ten panels of LGBTQ+ and affirming authors and allies in conversation about their books in dynamic discussions.

There will be something for everyone at the Second Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival presented by the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation and the Palm Springs Public Library. In addition, other sponsors include the City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Cultural Center, The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs (the official book seller at the events), United Airlines, David Perry Communications, El Mirasol Villas Resort, KGAY Radio, CV Independent, and The Standard.

Attendees are encouraged to register to attend this FREE event on Eventbrite. All those who register will receive a special gift at check-in on the day of the event. To register click here. To learn more about the Pride on the Page Book Festival, the appearing authors, schedule of events and more, click here.

Back for our second year, this year we will offer the following panel discussions:

The Stories We Tell: Exploring Exciting New Works of Fiction - Foraging through outstanding new fiction in its many forms and subgenres.

Young at Heart from the Start: On Writing the LGBTQ+ Young Adult Novel - Young Adult authors discuss their books and the challenges and joys of writing YA novels.

In/Visible: Queer Histories Real and Imagined - A serious and humorous exploration into LGBTQ+ history.

Remember Me: Writing About Our Queer Lives - A close look at fascinating lives under the microscope in magnificent new memoirs.

Queer Love, Lust, Eros and Everything in Between - A Lively conversation about sex, romance, and erotica from LGBTQ+ writers.

It’s A Drag. Or Is it? - Across the Gender Spectrum in Art and Life - An exploration of gender identity/ies, binary busting and drag on and off the page.

Rising: On Thriving and Surviving Through The Art of Writing - Writers discuss their current works and how writing serves them as a healing/nurturing art.

Christian Cooper in conversation with Lorenzo Taylor - Central park birdwatcher, comics writer, television host, science editor and proud Blerd (Black nerd) discusses his book “Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World.”

A.M. Homes in conversation with Jim Holmes - Winner of the prestigious Orange/Women’s Prize for Fiction discusses her new novel “The Unfolding.”

Featuring 35+ authors participating, some of the authors confirmed are:

• Ryka Aoki (Science Fiction)

• Byron Lane (Fiction)

• Abdi Nazemian (Young Adult)

• Lydia Otero (Memoir/History)

• Steven Rowley (Fiction)

• Justin Elizabeth Sayre (History & Young Adult)

• Omar Sharif, Jr. (Memoir)

• Michelle Tea (Fiction/Memoir/Erotica)

• Lisa Teasley (Fiction)

• Jacob Tobia (Memoir)

• Guinivere Turner (Memoir)

The Second Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival is presented by the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation and the Palm Springs Public Library. In addition, other sponsors include the City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Cultural Center, The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs (the official book seller at the events), United Airlines, David Perry Communications, El Mirasol Villas Resort, KGAY Radio, CV Independent, and The Standard.

Greater Palm Springs Pride announced recipients of the annual Pride Honors Awards, a beacon of recognition for outstanding contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Award recipients will be celebrated at a ceremony on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Hilton Palm Springs from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. The awards announcement marks the approach of Pride Week in the region under the theme of "Drag Now. Drag Forever!" 

The awards recognize the tireless efforts of six individuals and one organization who have advanced the cause of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals, shaping a more inclusive world for all.  

2023 RECIPIENTS 

• Spirit of Stonewall Lifetime Achievement Award: Donald Beck  
• Spirit of Stonewall Organization of the Year: Brothers of the Desert  
• Spirit of Stonewall Community Service Award: Miss Patsi 
• Spirit of Stonewall Volunteer of the Year: Beverly Sweigart 
• Stonewall Spirit of Pride Award: Jase Nagaia 
• Spirit of Stonewall Friend of Pride: Greg and Dee Dee Barton 

“This is not a group that seeks attention or applause. They quietly serve, and we are grateful for the profound impact they have had and continue to have in our community,” said Ron deHarte, President and CEO of Greater Palm Springs Pride. 

Presented by Desert Care Network and Hilton Palm Springs

Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert presents Maximum Thrust - PS Leather Pride 2023 October 26 -29, 2023.

Thursday, October 26

Registration @ Hotel ZOSO, 4pm - 8pm
Welcome to Hotel Zoso, our Official Host Hotel!  Join us in the lobby to pick up your pre-registration Leather Pride package, swag bag, t-shirt, and more.  Have a drink in the lobby, this is your first opportunity to meet other event attendees.  Here, you can also easily purchase tickets to individual events, and merchandise—all weekend long! And, the LGBTQ+ Archive will have a pop up museum set up in the Hotel Zoso lobby.  Registration will be open each day to provide information on all the events.  Here, you can also “ask the locals” -our fantastic group of PSLOD volunteers, for anything from dining suggestions, to shopping excursions, to cruising spot directions, in our fair city.

AA Gathering Spot (24 hrs.) @ Hotel ZOSO
For all our program bothers. There is a room for you downstairs in Hotel Zoso, to gather whenever you like. Although this is not a structured meeting, it is a safe space to meet with like minds.  Available from 4pm on Thursday until noon on Sunday.

Meet & Greet the Contestants and Judges @ Toolshed, 7pm - 10pm 
Come on over to Toolshed and meet our 2024 class of contestants.  Here is your first chance to pick your favorites!  Our judges will be introduced,  as well.  And our champions will draw their order numbers for the contest.  We have a hot group of Leathermen that are ready to give you a big warm Palm Springs welcome to Leather Pride! This event has traditionally become like a homecoming for brothers from all around to reconnect.  Stay and play- it’s also Toolshed’s Legendary Underwear Night!

This event is not ticketed, cash bar.

Friday, October 27

Plunge @ CCBC / 68300 Gay Resort Drive / Cathedral City / 12 Noon - 5pm

Plunge, the Official Pool Parties of PSLOD, takes over CCBC- the largest full-service, clothing optional, gay men’s resort in the country.  Come dip into the pool and indulge in all the debauchery that CCBC has to offer.  Had enough of the glorious sun on your skin?  Step into one of the many themed play spaces and, um- regroup.  At CCBC, clothing is always optional.  Lockers are available.  Lookers are, too!  Pace yourselves, men.  You don’t want to come too early at this one- *wink.

This event is ticketed, cash bar.  Official PS Leather Pride Merchandise will be available for purchase here. Individual Tickets start at $45.

JFF Content Creators Meet-up Mixer @ Hotel ZOSO (Encore Lobby), 2:30-4:30pm
This event is for the lovers… the dreamers… and, those who pay to see them. Join adult film model, Ryan Sebastian (Mr. PS Leather 2022), Just For Fans (and, other) content creators and their fans, and meet up on the top level of the hotel. No judgement here! No filming will take place at this event, it is simply a meet up conduit for potential filming, etc. And, etc.

This event is free and not ticketed, cash bar, swag by JFF.

The Official Leather Dinner Party @ Hotel ZOSO (Encore Cabaret Room), 6pm - 9pm 
Come see the new look of formal.  We’ve taken everything you normally see at a formal leather dinner and made it- well, comfortable!  Wear your best leather and enjoy a seating optional, 3-hour party!  Reduced cash Well Bar, cash Premium bar, multiple buffet stations, a fantastic Silent Auction, and a LIVE auction you won’t want to miss. And a special Live Auction that includes your chance to bid and win a Sunday Lunch Date with our own Mr. PS Leather 2022, Ryan Sebastian. We’ve taken this event out of the basement and up to the roof at the Hotel Zoso.  A Live Performance by Colton Ford, Drag Superstar-Rosemary Galore, a rooftop Cigar Space under the stars, Contestant fantasy videos on the big screen, and many, many more surprises.  This is the one NOT to miss!

This event is ticketed, reduced cash well bar, cash premium bar, multiple buffet stations, Silent and Live Auction offerings. Tickets start at $145.

Dark Alley Marketplace @ Toolshed, 6pm - 1:30am 
Hosted by Owner, Rob Cole at his well-known Levi-Leather Bar, the Toolshed will turn it out again for us this year.  An elaborate collection of leather vendors and artisans. All with the same good-time-homecoming-group-hug-vibes you have come to know.

This event is ticketed, cash bar. Individual tickets start at $15.00

Saturday, October 28

Plunge @ CCBC, 12 Noon - 5pm

Plunge, the Official Pool Parties of PSLOD, takes over CCBC- the largest full-service, clothing optional, gay men’s resort in the country. Come take a second lap around the playrooms and then hang by the pool.  Same location, same situation, fresh prospects and, all new playmates.

This event is ticketed, cash bar.  Official PS Leather Pride Merchandise will be available for purchase here. Tickets start at $45.00

The Official Cigar Social @ The Barracks, 2pm - 4pm

Welcome to the Barracks, where men are men, and deep fetish is just a Tuesday.  Come be where the smoking hot cigar daddies are.  The bar is stocked with a wide range of Bourbon and Whiskey options for your enjoyment.  And this year, a little something special we’ve thrown into the mix.  A live Cuban cigar roller making custom cigars that can be paired with the Bourbon and Whiskey flight at the bar.  Come see how the sausage gets made, so to speak.

Ticketed event, cash bar, premium top shelf offerings, cigars available for purchase. Tickets start at $35.00

The Contest, Mr. PS Leather 2024 @ Hotel ZOSO, 6pm-9pm
Get…ready…to…RUMBLE!  The battle for the sash is on!  The raucous and outrageous duo, Christopher Durbin (Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2016) and Rosemary Galore (Palm Springs Drag Royalty) will be your hosts for the evening.  Special guest performers.  Have we got some hot contestants for you? Hell, yes, we do!  Doing us proud, straight to IML. 

*** All attending to be seated by 6:45pm. / Ticketed event, cash bar, no intermission. Tickets start at $60.00

Dark Alley Marketplace @ Toolshed, 6pm - 1:30am 
The party continues.  An elaborate collection of leather vendors and artisans take over the alley behind Toolshed, to party under the stars.

This event is non-ticketed, cash bar, food purchase.

Sunday, October 29

Pancake Breakfast @ Dick's on Arenas / 301 East Arenas Road / Palm Springs / 8am - 12pm

Because everybody deserves morning sex and pancakes, right?  The perfect way to start the day.  Join us at Dick’s on Arenas for our 1st Annual PSLOD Pancake Breakfast.  Dick’s Famous Bloody Mary bars available. Pancakes $10.

Non-ticketed event, cash bar, food purchase, Official PS Leather Pride Merchandise will be available for purchase here.

Beer Bust Official Closing Party @ The Barracks, 1pm-8pm
Barracks is opening early to give you more time to say goodbye.  Great music, cheap beer, hot bartenders and all the hot men you’ve come to expect at the Barracks.  Get your boots blacked, grab a hot dog from the grill, get your tarot cards read, and pick up those last-minute items from the Rough Trade pop-up shop.

This Event is Non-ticketed, VIP Package and/or donation get line jump.  cash bar.  Official PS Leather Pride Merchandise will be available for purchase 

Palm Springs Pride Launches with a special Edition Of MADONNA BAR! Proudly Sponsored by KGAY and Gay Desert Guide. Dance to Non-Stop Madonna Music All Night Long And Kick Off The Celebration Tour with DJ RAY ISAAC.

Thursday 2nd November - Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Live to Tell the Secret to Everybody you know. Get Ready to Jump and Strike A Pose to The Queen of Pop! You will Cherish our Ray Of Light, DJ Ray Isaac, as he gets you Into The Groove with Beautiful Strangers. Just one day out of life, it will be so nice!  

Material Girls and Angels will Get Together to pay tribute to Madonna whilst Causing A Commotion. So prepare your Rebel Heart to meet Unapologetic Fans from this Drowned World. Once you decide to start living for love you only got 4 Minutes to buy your tickets!

November 3-5, 2023

This year the theme is Drag Now. Drag Forever

Palm Springs Pride 2023

37th Anniversary Celebration

Nov 3-5, 2023

Palm Springs Pride runs Nov. 3-5 in multiple downtown Palm Springs areas;

• Palm Canyon Drive between Amado Road and Baristo Road
• Streets around the downtown park on Museum Way
• The Arenas district between Indian Canyon Drive and South Calle Encilia.

Its four stages are:

• The Hornitos Main Stage on Palm Canyon Drive at Amado
• The Community Stage on Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way
• The Oscar's Pride Stage on Tahquitz Canyon Way and Indian Canyon Drive
• The KGAY / White Party Global Stage in the Arenas District at S. Calle Encilia.

Nov 3 - Arenas District Block Party - 6 pm - 11 pm

Nov 4 - Festival Marketplace and Entertainment 11 am -11:30 pm

Idina Menzel will headline an event on Nov. 4.

Nov 5 - Festival Marketplace and Entertainment 11 am - 6 pm

The White Party presents Saturday NIght Fever 

Nov 5 - Parade 10 am - Palm Canyon Dr from Tachevah to Amado  (click here for parade details)

The festival is free to attend

Get Tickets / Tickets are not required but a great way to give back by donating to the local nonprofit Pride organization. Donations help keep Pride free and accessible to everyone. Click here for a Gateless Ticket

Pride Festival & Marketplace

Sip, Sashey, and Celebrate in the Pride Event Zone in Palm Springs.  Palm Canyon Drive is home to a friendly Pride Festival unique to Southern California. Enjoy beverages and food with friends while you explore a diverse array of artists, entertainers, beverage stations, and purveyors of various items, including jewelry, snacks, and sweets. Add all that to great shopping, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues.  The result is like no place else – Palm Springs Pride.

Click here for Saturday Night Fever Tickets

Pride Parade Nov 5, 10 am - Noon

The colorful parade steps off in the Uptown Design District at Tachevah and Palm Canyon Dr. and travels south through downtown, ending at the Pride Festival at Amado.

Greater Palm Springs Pride announced today one of the oldest living drag queens in the world, James "Gypsy" Haake, will be recognized as the 2023 Pride Parade Grand Marshal. Trixie Mattel will be honored as the Celebrity Grand Marshal and Ethylina Canne will be celebrated as the Community Grand Marshal of the Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade scheduled for November 5 in Palm Springs.

​Book Your Hotel or Vacation Rental for Palm Springs Pride

Palm Springs hosts thousands of people as they celebrate PALM SPRINGS PRIDE, the Coachella Valley's 3-day Pride Parade and Festival event. Palm Springs Pride 2023, November 3 through 5, celebrates our city’s history of diversity and supports the LGBTQ+ community locally and around the world. Planning to attend this year’s event? Book one of the Pride host hotels or a ACME House Company Vacation Rental and be minutes away from the action.

ACME House Company - Palm Springs Pride Official Vacation Rental Company

Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs - Official Host Hotel

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs  - Official Host Hotel

Hyatt Palm Springs - Official Host Hotel

The Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk is on Saturday, November 4, 2023 through the beautiful Old Las Palmas neighborhood.

The race is proudly hosted by Palm Springs Front Runners & Walkers, a local chapter of International Frontrunners, an informal network of LGBTQ running groups around the world.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

If you can't be here in person, you can participate virtually! Complete a 5K run or walk anytime between November 3-5, and share your photos on social media with #pspriderun. Due to mailing costs, we are unable to send t-shirts or medals to virtual participants.

RESULTS & AWARDS

A timing chip is attached to your race bib, so wear it throughout the race, keeping it visible and unobstructed.

Results are emailed shortly after the race and updated on our website. The top male, female, and non-binary finishers get an award. We also offer age group medals for top finishers in the following categories: Under 15, 16-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP

• $40 online registration through November 1
• $40 no-shirt or $50 with shirt (while they last) for in-person registration on Nov 3
• $30 online registration for virtual participants
• $25 online or in-person registration for youth under 18

There is no registration on race morning, so please register in advance.

Proceeds from the Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk benefit these organizations in 2023:

• The LGBTQ Community Center of The Desert ("The Center") - The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert provides an open and welcoming environment for all members of the LGBTQ+ family throughout the Coachella Valley. Through the inclusiveness of our individual lived experiences and collective power, we host community events, assistance programs, and various other forms of support in our efforts to create a loving community where everyone belongs. Come find YOUR community here at The Center.
• The Transgender Health and Wellness Center - The Transgender Health and Wellness Center located in Palm Springs, Riverside, and San Diego California offers transgender services and resources to youth, teens, and adults.

The Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk is part of a weekend of activities celebrating Greater Palm Springs Pride! For a full list of weekend events and activities go to pspride.org.

THE COURSE

The run and walk takes place in the beautiful and historic neighborhood of Old Las Palmas, once a citrus grove, and later home to many Hollywood celebrities.

The beautiful, mostly flat, out-and-back course is on paved streets. There will be volunteers on the course to cheer you on and keep you moving in the right direction.

Here's the course map.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

The race starts and ends on W Chino Drive @ Belardo Road.

• From North Palm Springs: Take Palm Canyon Drive south towards Alejo Road. W Chino Drive is one block north of Alejo Road, next to The Corridor shops.
• From South Palm Springs: Take Indian Canyon Drive or Belardo Road north towards Alejo Road. W Chino Drive is one block north of Alejo Road @ Palm Canyon Drive.
• From East Palm Springs: Take Sunrise Way to Alejo Road, then head west on Alejo Road to Palm Canyon Drive. W Chino Drive is one block north of Alejo Road @ Palm Canyon Drive.

There is ample street parking near the starting area, most conveniently on Belardo Road south of Alejo Road. This event takes place during Pride Weekend so there may be road closures in the downtown area. Carpooling or ride-sharing is encouraged.

White Party Global presents Saturday Night Fever - The Official Palm Springs Pride Main Event on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

White Party Global is excited to join forces with Masterbeat to present the Official Main Event of Palm Springs Pride:  Saturday Night Fever!

It’s about time for Palm Springs Pride to have an officially sanctioned main event at the official host hotel, Margaritaville, in the heart of Palm Springs!

Ready to get on down and boogie at the disco? Join us for Saturday Night Fever. You’ll be mesmerized by the sounds of Deanne and Karsten Sollors, two major international superstar DJs rarely heard on the West Coast.  Deanne’s driving melodic sound will get you into your groove and then Karsten will transport you into the late night with his world famous house sounds mixing irresistible grooves and vocals. Throw on those flares, add a sparkly accessory and get ready to get down!

Experience over the top production White Party Global and Masterbeat are famous for: true 4 point line array concert sound, massive LED wall visuals, lasers, intelligent moving light arrays, and a full truss system surrounding a real dance floor. It’s Palm Springs Pride done right!

With our special extended hours of 10 pm – 5 am the night never ends!

Don’t miss our special Palm Springs launch special – the first 100 tickets are FREE (limit one ticket per person), then the next 100 tickets are only $49 for our Early Bird pricing.