Palm Springs Pride parade ends 40th anniversary with large community event

The Palm Springs Pride weekend wrapped up with a parade along Palm Canyon Drive, marking 40 years of LGBTQ+ visibility and community, kesq.com reported. The parade took place from 10 a.m. to noon, starting at Tachevah Drive and ending at Amado Road.

The event featured colorful floats, marching groups, community organizations, and advocates, according to mynewsla.com. Grand marshals included Fortune Feimster as National Grand Marshal, Cheyenne Jackson as Celebrity Grand Marshal, and Marshall Pearcy and Gary Moline as Community Grand Marshals.

Organizers provided a parade stage at East Granvia Valmonte and North Palm Canyon Drive, with sign-language interpretation and seating for the deaf community north of Amado Road, kesq.com noted.

The multi-day celebration, themed 'Be Included,' attracted approximately 220,000 attendees and was expected to generate $38 million in direct economic impact for local businesses, kesq.com reported.

Eisenhower Health served as the official medical and first-aid provider throughout the event, with stations located on Arenas Road, kesq.com added. The weekend also included a 5K run supporting LGBTQ+ nonprofits and a festival with over 250 vendors and live entertainment.

The festival featured headliners such as The Cowgays and Aubrey O'Day, with activities continuing beyond the parade, kesq.com stated.