1 - La Crema Experience

La Crema is thrilled to be the official wine for Palm Springs Pride as we continue to celebrate our LGBTQ+ friends, family members, co-workers, and customers. We have a shared belief in elevating the lives of those around us through openness, allyship, and helping create moments of unfiltered joy. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you in Palm Springs. 

 

2 - Sunny Dunes Clubhouse Recovery Oasis 

Stop in for sobriety fun at the Recovery Oasis. Meet up with old friends and make new friends in our recovery lounge. Find out about upcoming sobriety events. 

 

3 - Children’s Headquarters (CHQ)

Families are invited to join us for arts and crafts and games. CHQ is a playful place for children and accompanying adults. There will be hands-on fun for you and children, from infants to pre-teens. 

 

4 - Youth Zone

Youth Zone, open to those 21 and under, is the hub for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies at the Pride Festival. The zone features continuous entertainment and activities, free food and drink, games, dancing, music, seating, contests, games, youth-only confidential testing, drag and makeup fun, great conversation, creative expression, chalk drawing, shade from the sun, toilets and a washing station, and safe-sex information. EVERYTHING IS FREE.

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The Zone is hosted by Safe Schools Desert Cities and sponsored by US Bank.

 

5 - Main Entrance 

 

6 - Lost and Found

 Check for lost items at the Pride Volunteer Village near the intersection of Belardo Road and Andreas. After the event, you can contact Greater Palm Springs Pride at 760-416-8711. 

 

7 - First Aid

Basic first aid is available.

 

8 - Food Court

Vendors are located on Palm Canyon Drive and Arenas Road, east of Indian Canyon Drive. Enjoy the many tempting choices, from fresh lemonade, agua frescas, and es cendol, pupusas, and bratwurst.  Mexican food, Philly cheese steak, fried pickles, and more await your taste buds.

 

9 - Arenas District Outdoor Beverage Lounges

All bars are cashless. Staffed by volunteers from local nonprofit organizations. Tips and beverage proceeds benefit Palm Springs Pride and help keep the Festival free and accessible for everyone. 

 

10 - Arenas District Block Party 

 

11 - Arenas District Stage

 

12 - Main Stage

The downtown centerpiece of the Pride Festival, with headlining entertainment and the best in video, lights, and sound.

 

 13 - Pride DJ Stage

 

14 - Rideshare Pick-up/ Drop-off Zones 

Convenient pick-up and drop-off areas for rideshare and taxi.

 

15 - Oscar’s Stage 

 

16 - Pride Merchandise

Show your pride in style with sales that help Pride support the community!

 

17 - La Crema Wines Pride Parade Stage 

TV personality and community leader Scott Nevins hosts the La Crema Wines Pride Parade Stage, with guest commentators live from 9:30 a.m. 

 

ATMs 

All bars are cashless this year. Be ready to make any purchases with debit or credit cards.  ATMs are located near food courts. 

 

Parking 

 There is plenty of downtown parking. Plan extra time to locate a space before the parade. We suggest parking away from Palm Canyon Drive for the festival and parade. These locations are only a short walk from the Pride events.

• The Downtown Project Parking Garage is accessible from North Museum Drive in front of the Palm Springs Art Museum. Parking is free with a four-hour time limit. 

• Downtown Parking Structure, 275 S. Indian Canyon Drive 

• E. Amado Road and adjacent side streets 

• Andreas Road toward Calle El Segundo 

• Tamarisk Road toward Ruth Hardy Park 

• Tachevah Drive toward Katherine Finchy Elementary School 

 

Bike Parking 

Bike to the festival and park in the bicycle corrals at the corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and Arenas Road, on the east side of Palm Canyon Drive in front of Welwood Murray Library, and in the north parking area at the Palm Canyon Theatre. There are bicycle-shaped racks, “hitch” racks, and corrals providing hundreds of spaces in the downtown area. 

 

Credit Cards 

All bars are cashless this year. All beverage stations take credit cards only. 

 

Restrooms 

 Public restrooms are available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the downtown development adjacent to Il Corso, the Kimpton Rowan Hotel, and the Isabelle sculpture at 111 N. Palm Canyon Drive. 

• The Downtown Park 

• On the sidewalk between Hyatt and West Elm

• On Andreas Rd and N. Palm Canyon Dr.

• On Tahquitz east of Palm Canyon Dr

• On Arenas Road between Hunters and Streetbar 

• 120 W Arenas Road. West of Palm Canyon Dr.

• On Palm Canyon just north of Tachevah on the east side of the road. (Sunday)

• 369 N. Palm Canyon Dr. west side of road. (Sunday)

• Francis Stevens Park on Palm Canyon Drive and East Alejo Road (Sunday) 

• 1100 N Palm Canyon Dr. North of Tachevah on the east side of the road. (Sunday)

• 1300 N Palm Canyon Dr. across the street from Denny's (Sunday)

• 1488 N Palm Canyon Dr. The east side of the road. (Sunday)

• 1414 N Palm Canyon Dr. The east side of the road. (Sunday)

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Security 

Palm Springs Police and event security staff are on hand for everyone’s enjoyment of the event. Please report all suspicious activity or problems to Palm Springs Pride staff members or directly to security or law enforcement officers. If you see something, please say something! 

 

Pets 

Leashed or harnessed pets are welcome. However, please be aware of the hot pavement during the day. 
 
Accessibility Seating - Parade 

 Accessible seating is available for those requiring special assistance or for those with physical restrictions near the La Crema Wines Pride Parade Stage at Granvia Valmonte and Palm Canyon Drive.  

 
Accessible Parking  - Parade 

 Designated parking spaces are available for Parade spectators with disabilities on Granvia Valmonte between Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon. Enter Granvia Valmonte off Indian Canyon to access the parking spaces. Vehicles utilizing accessible parking spaces must display appropriate placards, tabs, or license plates. Spaces cannot be reserved and are first-come, first-served.