Wet conditions won’t dampen spirits at Second Saturdays free community concert in Indio
Despite wet conditions in communities across the Coachella Valley, residents flocked to downtown Indio tonight for the latest edition of Second Saturdays.
The free concert series was held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. tonight in downtown Indio, near the Indio sign at Smurr Street and Miles Avenue.

Attendees were treated to live Funk/R&B music from Groove Squad and DJ Gemini Nikki. Food vendors and other family activities were also featured.
The lawn was still slightly wet and even muddy in some parts, but residents made their way outside and enjoyed the drop in temperatures brought on by the rain.
“I welcome the rain. It hasn’t rained since I’ve been out here," said Brenda Cooper of Indio.

Others, like Anthony Garcia and his family, came prepared with a tarp. “I figured we’re going to throw a blanket down, it’s going to get mushy," said Garcia of Indian Wells. He added, “I stood out there for a couple minutes in the rain just to enjoy it because I didn’t know what it was anymore. I hadn’t seen rain falling from the sky.”

As of tonight, Indian Canyon Drive remained closed at the wash in Palm Springs after the road flooded a day prior. It was one of multiple road closures caused by the downpour throughout the Coachella Valley this weekend.
The day started out gloomy on El Paseo as rain fell from the sky this morning and into the early afternoon hours.

The wet weather didn’t stop Sara Valdez and her two sons from visiting The Gardens, especially on this special occasion.
“It’s actually his birthday. We wanted to come out and enjoy the rain so we came out and we’re going to go have some breakfast," said Valdez, a Coachella Valley resident.

When the rain stopped, drenched outdoor furniture cushions were flipped on their side to dry at The Gardens. Puddles were also visible on sidewalks and at storefronts.
“Despite the rain for the weekend, you get a lot of people in from L.A. and Orange County and San Diego, so business has been pretty steady and not deterred by the rain. In fact, I think the rain actually helped because the heat really keeps a lot of people in," said Bob Landerman, owner of Mephisto.
