Cathedral City LGBT Days 2023

Cathedral City LGBT Days 2023

Come celebrate diversity at the Cathedral City LGBT Days each year in late March, just 15 minutes drive from downtown Palm Springs.

Festival activities include an opening night kickoff party, bed parade and a bed race, exhibitor marketplace and a outdoor stage with live entertainment. The competition is fierce, the guys are sexy and the atmosphere is electric.

• With just 40 hotels, Cathedral City fills up fast, especially for events such as Cathedral Days. Book your stay well in advance.

Friday 25th March

• Friday night features the official Pride flag raising and lighting of City Hall, followed by a tea dance in Town Square Park, a ticketed comedy performance by actor, playwright and activist Del Shores at the CV Repertory Theatre.
• A bar crawl presented by the CCBGA and participating local bars including The Roost, OneEleven, Barracks Bar, Trunks, AMP Sports Lounge and CBCC Resort/Runway Bar.

Saturday 26th March

• Saturday’s festivities include local pool parties during the day followed by the Pop 2K Tour headline performance at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, hosted by legendary singer, actor, producer, author and LGBT icon Lance Bass of N’SYNC from 5pm.
• Fun lawn games, prize giveaways from local radio stations, artisan craft vendors, gourmet food trucks and more will round out a full evening of entertainment in the Amphitheater for all attendees.

Sunday 27th March – The Bed Race

• Sunday morning at 10 am is the annual Cathedral City LGBT Days’ famous Bed Race down Avenue Lalo Guerrero.
• Teams of five are encouraged to sign-up now, pick a costume theme, decorate a provided racing bed, step into some racing shoes and show the crowd what you have. Four individuals will push one person sits on the bed, from the rainbow start, past City Hall, and ending at the finish line on Pickfair Street.
• Town Square Park hosts a luxurious Champagne Brunch party with a DJ, mimosas and gourmet food trucks on hand for all attendees to enjoy.

Gay Cathedral City

• The Roost – Gay video bar with lounge and stage on Palm Canyon. Friendly staff and drinks specials.
• OneEleven – Relaxed gay lounge with a warm vibe offering karaoke & other entertainment, plus an outdoor patio.
• Barracks Bar – Leather and fetish venue,hosting several theme nights and circuit events, plus rotating DJs & a no-frills backyard patio.
• Trunks – Gay bar with an energetic vibe featuring pool, happy hour & sports on TV, plus dancing & drag shows.
• Runway Bar – Located at the CBCC Resort offering American Casual Dining & Drinks and week-nitely entertainment on select evenings.

Where to stay in Cathedral City?

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites – 2 star just 900 m from the centre of Cathedral City
• Welk Resorts Palm Springs – 3 star featuring one bedroom villas 1.5km from the party.
• Alternatively stay in Palm Springs and take the 15 minute ride share or drive to the event. Check out our guide to the best places to stay.