Revelers attend the 2016 Palm Springs Pride Festival. Photo: Palm Springs Pride Facebook.
It’s still time for Gay Pride.
More than 100,000 people are expected to visit the desert and attend Palm Springs Pride. The events and festivities take place from Thursday to Sunday throughout the city.
Palm Springs has celebrated Gay Pride since 1986 when it was called Sizzle, a variety show with local entertainment.
More than 30 years later, the party and fight for equality and visibility has grown to a parade, marches, and street parties.
Here’s everything you need to know about Greater Palm Springs Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride.
Thursday
March Against Hate, Violence
What: George Zander was an LGBT activist and the victim of a hate crime when he and his husband were attacked in 2015. Six weeks later, Zander died, though an autopsy showed his death was from unrelated, natural causes.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Begins at Grand Central, 160 La Plaza and will move through downtown Palm Springs
This flagger had a gay old time at the 2016 Greater Palm Springs Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Parade. Photo: Palm Springs Pride.
Friday
Pride Pool Party
When: Noon – 6 p.m.
Where: Hotel Zoso
Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door.
‘Shower of Stoles Project’
What: A traveling, national tribute to religious leaders who have lost their jobs because they are gay. Organizers hope the project brings awareness and acceptance of LGBTQ members in religious spaces.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Temple Isaiah
Admission: Free
‘Double Time’ musical revue
What: Ensemble cast performs a variety of duets, show tunes, and songs.
When: 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. performance today and Saturday
Where: Pearl McManus Theatre at the Palm Spring’s Women’s Club
Admission: $40, includes wine and hors d’oeuvres. Saturday performance is $30.
Spirit of Stonewall
What: An outdoor street party to honor people who work for equal rights in the LGBTQ community.
When: 6- 11 p.m.
Where: Arenas Road between Indian Canyon Drive and South Calle Encilia.
Admission: Free
Saturday
Palm Springs Run, 5K Walk
What: Proceeds will benefit the LGBT Community Center of the Desert.
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Starts on West Chino Drive at Belardo Road and continues through the Las Palmas neighborhood.
Tickets: $40
Pride Festival
When: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. today, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Downtown Park, between Palm Canyon Drive and Museum Drive.
Admission: Free, donations accepted to keep the festival free
Xavier Alvarado will be the headlining DJ at the DILF leather circuit party Saturday night. Photo: DILF
Leather Circuit Party
What: DILF men’s underwear and jock party with Mexico City DJ Xavier Alvarado spinning house and tribal beats.
When: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: The Barracks Bar in Cathedral City
Admission: $15-$25
Sunday
Pride Brunch
What: Pre-parade brunch and 25 percent of all the proceeds will be donated to Palm Springs Pride.
When: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where: Eight4Nine restaurant
Pride Parade
When: 10 a.m.- noon
Where: Steps off at Tachevah Drive and Palm Canyon Drive and travels through downtown before ending at the Pride Festival entrance at Museum Way.
Pride Parade After Party
What: Music, food and drinks, and a drag show and all ticket proceeds will benefit the Desert AIDS Project.
When: Noon- 3 p.m.
Where: Hoodoo Lounge & Cocktail Garden
Admission: Register here
