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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City’s long-running LGBT+ Days will have a new name and new dates in 2027 after the City Council unanimously approved changes Wednesday night following an extended discussion about the event’s future, public funding and economic impact. The event will be renamed Cathedral City Pride beginning in 2027. The council
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Update 09/15/26, 10:30 PM: This article has been updated to include a written statement from Sunshine Herrera, sent to our newsroom after our story aired. CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Every March, Cathedral City puts on a large event for the LGBTQ+ community, known as “LGBT+ Days.” “We had over 12,000 visitors over the course
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)— Greater Palm Springs Pride has announced the honorees for its 40th Anniversary Pride Parade, taking place Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, under the theme “Be Included.” This year’s parade will recognize four individuals whose work and contributions have helped uplift the LGBTQIA+ community locally and nationally. Comedian, writer and actor Fortune Feimster
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Greater Palm Springs Pride announced the honorees for the 2026 Pride Honors Awards. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations whose dedication, advocacy, and leadership have made a lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community across the Coachella Valley and beyond. Organizers said this year’s ceremony carries special significance as Palm Springs
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Pride Month comes to a close, two of Coachella Valley hospitals are receiving national recognition for their efforts to provide inclusive care for LGBTQ+ patients. Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage has been named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Desert Regional Medical Center
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – About 1,200 people, including dozens of community and business leaders, will gather in Palm Springs this week for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. The annual event celebrates Harvey Milk’s life and legacy, and helps to support valley LGBTQ youth programs. This year’s honorees include Judy and Dennis Shepard, the founders
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Arenas District came alive this weekend as the third annual Big Gay BBQ brought together food, music, and community in a vibrant lead-up to Palm Springs Pride. Held April 25 and 26, the free two-day event featured award-winning barbecue vendors, live entertainment, and outdoor beverage lounges, giving locals and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride announced today that the theme for this year’s Pride celebration is “Be Included.” “Through our year-round efforts to educate the public, advocate for civil rights and foster authentic inclusion, we serve as a vital cultural touchstone and a powerful catalyst for the LGBTQ+ movement driving
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Planning was underway today for next year’s Cathedral City LGBT+ Days after this year’s Pride celebration drew record-breaking attendance and had a significant increase in vendor sales. “This 10th anniversary wasn’t just a celebration of how far we’ve come, but a blueprint for where we are going,” Montage Events Marketing
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The community was invited to participate in the inaugural running of the ‘CommUNITY Strong Walk’ in Cathedral City. The walk is part of Cathedral City’s LGBT+ Days weekend, which marked its 10th anniversary this year. Organizers asked those who wanted to participate to register online. Attendees gathered at The Roost
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City is closing out its LGBT plus days celebration with the popular bed race and parade, where participants will race decorated beds. The grand marshal presentation begins at 11:15 a.m. and the bed race begins shortly after, at 11:30 a.m by City Hall.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City is kicking off its 10th annual LGBTQ+ Days celebration — and this year promises to be bigger than ever with special performances from LGBTQ+ celebrities, pool parties, rallies, drone shows, and more. Festivities kick off Friday with a pride flag raising, a mayoral proclamation, and a rally outside
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The scheduled lineup for Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, the city’s Pride celebration weekend, was released today. The 10th iteration of the celebration will be held from March 6-8. Opening day will feature a “Pro-Equality Rally,” a Pride flag raising at City Hall, 68700 Avenue Lalo Guerrero, and opening remarks
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The U.S. Department of Justice has withdrawn its subpoena demanding the medical records of over 3,000 transgender youth at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and entered into a settlement agreement with a group of patients and their families, according to court papers obtained today. The agreement, filed in Los Angeles federal
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – The Trevor Project, a West Hollywood nonprofit known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, has received a $45 million donation from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott after the Trump administration cut its funding, it was announced today. The organization’s national suicide-prevention hotline has been accessible by dialing 988 since 2022.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Hours of testimony and debate after a proposal for the city to not recognize Pride Month, including the display of a Pride banner at City Hall. Councilmembers ultimately voted 4-1 to reject the proposal, introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto. A day after the meeting, the dust continues to
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The Palm Desert City Council voted 4-1 today to reject Councilman Joe Pradetto’s proposal for the city to stop recognizing Pride Month. Pradetto’s proposal would also have the city no longer display a Pride banner at City Hall. Mayor Evan Trubee and Councilmembers Karina Quintanilla, Gina Nestande and Jan Harnik voted against Pradetto’s proposal Tuesday
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – White Party is teasing a return to Palm Springs in 2026. The White Party website has been updated with various famous logos, all rebranded as White Party Palm Springs. The bottom of the page reads “Coming In 2026.” The same message is visible on the event’s social media pages. Little
Continue Reading CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Singer and “American Idol” alum David Archuleta will headline the 10th annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, slated for next year, it was announced today. “For our 10th anniversary, we knew we needed a headliner who not only possesses incredible talent but also embodies the spirit of resilience and authenticity,” Michael
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs rededicated and relocated two historic memorials in the city. Monday morning, the Morris Kight Memorial Tree and the LGBTQ Service Member Marker were all moved to its new home at Francis Stevens Park. City leaders say the memorials honor LGBTQ veterans and recognize the efforts
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