Event Dates
From: Friday, March 8, 2024
To: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Cathedral City LGBT Days 2024
Come celebrate diversity at the Cathedral City LGBT Days each year in late March, just 15 minutes drive from downtown Palm Springs
Cathedral City LGBT Days 2024
Come celebrate diversity at the Cathedral City LGBT Days each year in late March, just 15 minutes drive from downtown Palm Springs.
- With just 40 hotels, Cathedral City fills up fast, especially for events such as Cathedral Days. Book your stay well in advance.
The Event
- Cathedral City 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.
- Events typically kick off on Friday with the official opening at city hall. On Saturday, enjoy a range of celebrations including poolside brunch parties and live performances at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater.
- Continue the party at the local bars including The Roost, OneEleven, Barracks Bar, Trunks, AMP Sports Lounge and CBCC Resort/Runway Bar.
Sunday – The Bed Race
- Sunday morning at 9 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.
- Featuring live performances by special guests. 2024 lineup to be confirmed.
- The event ends at noon.
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.
Save on Hotels
Hotels Fill up Fast so plan early!
Book now and on pay arrival.
Where we stay!
The Colony Palms is charming & has a
great pool, offers great value for money.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Cathedral City LGBT Days Facebook
Gay Map of Palm Springs
Palm Springs has a number of gay bars and clubs most of which are located around Canyon Drive in down town area.
Recommended Hotels in Palm Springs By Booking
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Kimpton Rowan
Great Pool, 4 Star
- Free WiFi
- Free Parking
- Pets Allowed
- Swimming Pool
- 24-Hour Front Desk
The Colony Palms
4 Star, Great Value
- Free WiFi
- Pets Allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa & Wellness Centre
Andreas Hotel & Spa
3 Star, Great Location
- Swimming Pool
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Daily Housekeeping
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Spa & Wellness Centre
Casa Cody
3 Star, Readers Choice
- Hot Tub
- Free Parking
- Pets Allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Spa & Wellness Centre
Video Of Cathedral City LGBT Days
Cathedral City LGBT Days 2019 Preview Video
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, an oasis in the California desert, has long been an LGBTQ+ haven, drawing visitors with its warm climate, iconic mid-century architecture, and welcoming vibe. Many neighbourhoods have a significant gay presence, but Arenas Road is undeniably the heart of the city’s gay scene.
Downtown | Arenas Road
Photo: Andreas Road is close to some of the best gay resorts in Palm Springs
- Arenas Road, once just a regular street, started its transformation into a gay hotspot in the 1980s and hasn’t looked back since.
- From bars and clubs to restaurants and shops, it’s the pulsating heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ scene and close to the city’s best hotels and resorts.
- The street also plays host to large open-air events during Halloween and Palm Springs Pride.
- Discover the best things to see and do in the Palm Springs
Tahquitz River Estates
4-minute drive from Arenas Road with a relaxed vibe, superb adults-only resorts and famous pool parties.
Palm Desert
20-minute drive from Arenas Road with several upscale boutiques, art galleries, and beautiful public art.
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Indian Wells
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