Get in On Palm Springs Pride This November
Are you peeping Palm Springs for Pride? Here’s our quick, last-minute guide.
With its stunning desert landscapes, vibrant culture, and welcoming spirit, Palm Springs has long been recognized as a premier LGBTQ+ destination. Each fall, the city’s inclusive energy shines even brighter during Palm Springs Pride (November 6-9), one of the region’s most anticipated annual events that draws visitors from around the world to celebrate community, creativity, and self-expression.
This year, Palm Springs’ iconic Pride celebrations could be the community balm you need! During this year’s Pride, themed “Be Heard,” highlights include lively parades, colorful street fairs, and community events that showcase the diversity and unity of the LGBTQ+ community.
But wait: Just before Pride kicks off, Greater Palm Springs will debut the first-ever Scoop Palm Springs Ice Cream Festival on November 2, benefiting the LGBTQ Center’s Community Food Bank. Net proceeds will directly support the organization, which provides free food to more than 350 families each week. The festival will showcase over 20 local ice cream and gelato vendors, including Handel’s, Saffron Restaurant, and Shake Shack, serving up more than 50 delicious flavors to sample. Guests can also enjoy a live DJ, custom-engraved ice cream bowls, on-site t-shirt screen printing, and a kids’ art area hosted by the Palm Springs Art Museum. It’s set to be a day full of flavor, creativity, and fun under the desert sun. Additional information and tickets here.
The festivities culminate with the Pride Parade on Sunday, November 9, starting in the Uptown Design District and ending at the festival on Amado. During the parade, thousands of spectators will gather along the palm tree-lined streets to cheer and support local organizations, activists, and themed floats.
Other Event Highlights
- Inaugural Pride Equality Walk (October 25 ): New in 2025, this fundraiser serves as a powerful symbol of hope and solidarity, reflecting Palm Springs’ commitment to universal respect and equality. The walk begins in the Arenas District, winding through downtown Palm Springs before returning for a lively celebration with music, food, drinks, and community fun.
- Sordid Lives 25th Anniversary Benefit Screening (November 6): In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the film classic Sordid Lives, guests can enjoy the fundraiser screening, costume contest, and live Q & A with creators Del Shores and Emerson Collins. All ticket sales support the Del Shores Foundation and its work to find and develop new LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters, and VIP tickets include a pre-show meet-and-greet with the cast and creators. For tickets and more information, see here.
- Arenas District Block Party (November 7): This signature event, focused on the heart of Palm Springs, is a celebration of Pride as well as the symbolic embrace of Arenas Road, which is a vibrant LGBTQ+ hub and the site of the new landmark Pride flagpole. LGBTQ+ bars and local businesses open up onto the streets for the biggest street party in Palm Springs.
- Front Runners Pride 5K and Walk (November 8): Through the beautiful and historic neighborhood of Old Las Palmas, this 3.1 mile course starts on West Chino Drive at Belardo Road behind Corridor Shops and meanders through Old Las Palmas, a former citrus grove, and once home to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
- Sunset Music & Comedy Festival (November 6 to 9): This four-day celebration of music, comedy, and community features tributes, powerhouse performances, and laughter-filled evenings. Highlights include Sweet Baby J’ai hosting Divas of the Desert: A Roberta Flack Homecoming, jazz and Broadway performances, comedy acts, and a T-Dance to close out the weekend.
