(PALM SPRINGS) Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley’s Transgender Health & Wellness Center organized the “2025 Trans Pride: Empower and Employ.” Attendees celebrated and supported the transgender community inside the Palm Springs Pavilion. They had a chance to connect with future employers, discover a variety of resources, and enjoy drag queen performances. Organizers say the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Trans Pride will soon be held in Palm Springs and organizers say this year’s event is especially meaningful. It will be presented by the Transgender Health and Wellness Center on March 29 inside the Palm Springs Pavilion. Organizers say the transgender community remains the highest statistic in unemployment, job discrimination,
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The Coachella Valley Pride Hockey Association brings the Palm Springs International Pride Hockey Tournament to Acrisure Arena for the third time from Feb. 20-23. With 16 teams and players from 105 cities in the United States and Canada, the CV Pride Hockey Association aims to grow access to hockey for everyone in the Valley, “by
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs-based LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert is seeking interview subjects today as part of its “Oral Histories Project.” Selected nominees will undergo an initial screening before scheduling a recording session at KGAY radio studios or remotely, the community-based archive said Tuesday evening. This project, spearheaded by
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Cathedral City, Calif. (KESQ) – As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 9th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days presented by Agua Caliente Casinos brings together numerous LGBTQ+ celebrities, artists, performers, media, community leaders, Coachella Valley residents, and visitors for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, community engagement, and fun activities from March 7-9,
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In a post to Instagram on Monday, the Palm Springs Cultural Center shared that all 7 of their LGBTQ+ flags were “ripped down” from their patio. Eric Smith, general manager at the cultural center, says this incident comes at a time when LGBTQIA+ voices are being threatened. “Right now, they’re extremely being marginalized, they’re trying
Continue Reading Local members of the LGBTQ community fear the upcoming Trump presidency could impact their rights. As President-Elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, California leaders say they will defend the state’s progressive policies. Governor Gavin Newsom called a special session days ago to prepare the state’s legal defense fund against Trump. This week,
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A long weekend of painting Downtown Palm Springs rainbow ended festively Sunday evening, with the 38th annual Palm Springs Pride parade. KESQ has team coverage on the event, with all the sights and sounds from the final day and reactions from organizers on the larger than expected turn out.
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Following a long weekend that kicked off on Halloween night, Palm Springs Pride is wrapping up celebrations Sunday evening after their grand finale parade. KESQ has team coverage on the event, with all the sights and sounds from the final day and reactions from organizers on the larger than expected turn out. Organizers say this
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Palm Springs Pride is in full swing as thousands of people celebrate in Palm Springs. On Friday, there is an Arenas District Block Party from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Officials said they are increasing security and health protocols for the annual weekend event to ensure everyone stays safe. Several vaccines will be offered during
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One of the country’s largest Pride celebrations kicks off this weekend in Downtown Palm Springs. And as tourists and locals prepare for Palm Springs Pride, businesses are also amping up for the economic boom. Tonight, KESQ speaks with local business owners on their preparations and the big bucks the festivities bring in.
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This year’s Palm Springs Pride falls on an election year. Historically, this has impacted celebrations across the country, from more activism and political mobilization to possible protests. According to a GLAAD 2024 voter poll, 94% of LGBTQ Americans are motivated to vote. LGBTQ voters are also a decisive voter bloc. Stay with News Channel 3
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Desert Regional Medical Center kicked off Pride celebrations in Palm Springs on Wednesday with its annual tradition of dropping down its large rainbow flag. Every year, just as Greater Palm Springs Pride is about to kick off, a 30-foot-tall Pride flag is unfurled over the Jerry Stergios Bell Tower on the hospital’s campus. It’s known
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Over 200,000 people will be in downtown Palm Springs this weekend celebrating Palm Springs Pride. The event has been taking place since 1986, and this year the organization is doing it bigger than ever. Pride is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, featuring live music, parties, and a parade. Neon Trees will headline the Arenas Stage
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Greater Palm Springs Pride kicks off this week with a variety of events on the days leading up to Sunday’s parade. This year’s theme is “Be You.” News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut spoke with the president of Pride, Ron deHarte. For more on this year’s Palm Springs Pride weekend, click here.
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Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, will honor Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and healthcare provider DAP Health at its 2024 Palm Springs Equality Awards on Saturday. Held at the Riviera Resort & Spa, the event is bringing together advocates, political leaders and allies to celebrate ongoing work toward LGBTQ+ civil rights
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert is growing its footprint and services in Palm Springs thanks to a donation of more than 33,000 square feet of land. The land is located across from the center’s current building on Palm Canyon and was donated by Arnold Kassoy. The center says this will allow the organization
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Palm Springs Pride, the yearly event that celebrates diversity and inclusion in the Coachella Valley, needs more volunteers. Event organizers say tens of thousands of visitors attend the event each year. They say they need significant volunteer support to make sure the festival stays safe and organized. Last year, 320 volunteers helped staff the event.
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Iconic indie rock band Neon Trees will headline the opening event at Palm Springs Pride, “Día de la Reina.” “We’re incredibly excited to have the Billboard chart-topping band Neon Trees join us as our headliner,” said Ron deHarte, President and CEO of Greater Palm Springs Pride. “Their music is a perfect fit for the vibrant
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that bans rules requiring schools to notify parents of a child’s gender identity or sexual orientation without the child’s permission. Supporters of the law say it will help protect LGBTQ+ students who are living in unsafe households, but opponents say this will hinder a school’s ability to be transparent
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