Pride

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Drag has a long standing history in Palm Springs. While drag has existed for decades, the art-form really took off in the Valley in the 1980s during some of city’s first pride celebrations.  Today, it stands as a pillar of our community and is a huge tourism driver. There are over 35 drag performances each

The Pride Monument Board, an operating unit of the Greater Palm Springs Pride, held a community meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Hunters in Palm Springs to discuss and present plans for a new large-scale public art installation, the Pride Monument. This art installation, which aims to be completed by 2026 for the 40th anniversary of

As we celebrate Pride Month, we are taking a closer look at the unique struggles the LGBTQ community may face when planning for a family. It can be a sensitive subject as LGBTQ couples explore ways to have children. One of the biggest challenges is a tough legal and financial landscape because laws can vary from

Substance abuse and addiction. News Channel 3 is looking into a harsh reality during this Pride Month that many LGBTQ+ youth face.  Studies show these groups are more likely to enter treatment with severe disorders.  News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson has more on ending the stigma and beginning the conversations that could save a life.