Event Dates
From: Friday, November 4, 2022
To: Sunday, November 6, 2022
Highlights include a stunning parade, amazing pool parties and a Pride Festival complete with gay village, stage and shopping.
Cars, horses, trucks and trams you name it, it’s in the Palm Springs gay pride parade, this fun pride boasts a host of parties and events to keep you entertained from the cocktail challenge, drag pageant, the art of pride festival, several pool parties to the main parade and much much more.
Gay Palm Springs
Palm Springs is one big gay town but some of its neighborhoods are more popular. Warm Sands and Arenas are good for walking and are home to the best gay bars and restaurants. If you are planning on visiting Palm Springs for any major event or holiday, book your hotel well in advance. Our editors top picks include Santiago Resort, The Parker, and The Ace Hotel. All are close to the centre of town and offer great pools and excellent customer service.
Popular Circuit Parties & Pool Parties
Several large circuit parties and events take place in tandem with Palm Springs pride (events to be confirmed) including:
- Desert Heat Palm Springs
- BRUT Palm Springs Pride Edition
- Palm Springs Mega Pride Pool Party
- Desertopia Palm Springs Weekend
Palm Springs Pride
Enjoy Pride in Palm Springs as you Sip, Sashay, Celebrate and Honor those who have courageously fought for equality and are no longer with us. Live your truth and no one else’s. Gather your friends to celebrate and embrace diversity and advance the cause of individual freedom for all.
Festival highlights include a Youth Zone, Children’s Garden, LGBTQ artists performing live, 200 back-to-back exhibitors, food and beverage stations, health resources, and HIV testing sites.
Take your photo with Arty, the 20′ tall leather bear, and enjoy yourself in the Arenas Rd gayborhood, our pedestrian-only social center of LGBTQ-friendly bars, restaurants, and shopping.
There’s something for everyone. Favorite bars and local businesses will be packed and spilling out onto the streets for the biggest LGBTQ street party in Palm Springs.
Flag Raising
- Friday, November 5 (10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
- Pride Weekend starts with our traditional Flag Raising, where our elected officials and civic leaders speak about what Pride means to the City of Palm Springs.
Pride Festival
- Saturday , (11:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.), Sunday (11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.)
- A street fair, a music festival of diverse artists, and a gathering place, the Pride Festival is a celebration of all that is LGBTQ+ in Palm Springs. Downtown Palm Springs. Exhibitor marketplace opens at 11:00 a.m. Free Event.
- Sip, Sashay and Celebrate in one large Event Venue in Downtown Palm Springs! All the action happens on Palm Canyon Dr and in the new downtown park and surrounding streets.
Palm Springs Pride Parade
- Sunday, (10:00 a.m. To 12:30 p.m.)
- The colorful parade steps off in the Uptown Design District at Tachevah and Palm Canyon Dr. and travels south through downtown ending at the entrance to the Pride Festival at Amado.
- Known for its crystal blue skies and year-round sunshine, the city of Palm Springs comes alive during the annual Pride celebration. Thousands of spectators will gather along palm tree-lined streets to cheer and support local organizations, activists, and themed floats along historic Palm Canyon Dr. The parade is scheduled to last two and a half hours.
The Gay Scene
Palm spring is known for its breathtaking scenery, all year round blue skies and sunshine, it is a popular holiday destination, it has a number of gay bars most of which are located around Canyon Drive in down town.
For more, visit out insider’s gay guide to Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Pride Circuit Parties
The Desert Heat Circuit Party is one of the most popular events taking place during Palm Springs Pride. Several other Sunday T Dances are held in some of the top hotels across the resort, including the official Rainbow Splash Pool Party at the CCBC Resort.
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action
Andreas Hotel & Spa, Hilton Palm Springs, Alcazar Palm Springs, Casa Cody
Hotels Fill up Fast so plan early!
Book now and on pay arrival.
The Colony Palms is charming & has a
great pool & offers great value for money.
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Palm Springs Gay Pride, The Website
Palm Springs has a number of gay bars and clubs most of which are located around Canyon Drive in down town area.
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We have chosen hotels in Palm Springs that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Within walking distance to Palm Springs Convention Center and moments from other popular area attractions, this hotel features exceptional on-site facilities, including a full-service day spa and gourmet dining options. Only steps from luxury boutiques, art galleries and charming cafes.
All rooms have LCD TVs and iPod docks. A spa and outdoor pool with private cabanas are on site. Guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurant & lounge. The property does not charge a resort fee. Guests can schedule a massage at Spa Del Sol or workout in the gym. A children’s pool is available for younger guests.
Andreas Hotel & Spa features an outdoor fireplace. Guests can relax with a massage in the full-service spa or in poolside hot tub. Additional amenities include free on-site parking and in-room coffeemakers. While staying at the Andreas Hotel, guests will enjoy easy access to a variety of shopping and dining options.
Surrounded by lush gardens in Palm Springs, this historic inn offers views of the San Jacinto mountains. With adobe hacienda architecture, each air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi and cable TV. The front desk is open 24 hours. Features guest room with desert-inspired decor
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We have chosen hotels in Palm Springs that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a spa tub are onsite. All 57 rooms offer thoughtful touches like espresso makers and bathrobes, as well as comforts such as pillowtop beds
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a spa tub, a meeting room, and concierge services. All 30 rooms offer free WiFi, room service, TVs with DVD players. Other amenities available to guests include premium bedding
This smoke-free hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a steam room are onsite. All 67 rooms offer free WiFi, minibars, and TVs with digital channels. Guests will also find room service, free newspapers, and in-room massages.
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. All 153 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and minibars. Guests will also find TVs, room service, and Frette Italian sheets.
There is so much more to do in Palm Springs then just sit by the pool, like Joshua Tree National Park is an oasis in the center of the desert, Indian Canyons located 6 miles south of central Palm Springs, The Living Desert a zoo and botanical garden located in the desert.