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Palm Springs neighborhoods, residents honored at inaugural Distinction Awards

Four individuals and four neighborhoods were recognized for their efforts during the past year at what organizers hope will become an annual ceremony.

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Your ultimate guide to 2025 holiday events as Palm Springs lights up with festive cheer

From dazzling light displays to cozy movie nights and unique shopping markets, Palm Springs is set to sparkle this holiday season with events for everyone.

Palm Springs announces grand marshals for 33rd annual Festival of Lights Parade

Netflix star and local grad Jada McLean, Bravo's Scheana Shay, and Guns N' Roses' Matt Sorum among celebrity lineup for Dec. 6 parade along Palm Canyon Drive.

Dust summit attracts elected officials, residents seeking concrete solutions beyond studies

“The frustration level is increasing for all of us who live in this great Coachella Valley, and we simply want to get some action taken.” -- Toper Taylor

Images: Photos from the 2025 Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade

Palm Canyon Drive was packed with parade participants and a huge crowd cheering them on for the second time in three days Tuesday. Take a look back at the city's Veterans Day Parade with our photo gallery.

Palm Springs Cultural Center opening new farmers market in Desert Hot Springs

The organization will launch a biweekly market in the neighboring city to address food access challenges.

Palm Springs Speaks unveils four-speaker lineup for season seven, starting Dec. 16

Actor Rob Reiner, entertainer Cheech Marin, author Wade Rouse, and genetic genealogist CeCe Moore will appear at Plaza Theatre between December and March.

City to open doors of restored Plaza Theatre for free community celebration

Attendees can book specific guided tour times at a booth in front of the theater. The theater's box office will be open for ticket purchases and merchandise including hats, shirts and tote bags will be available for purchase.

City to honor veterans with week of events; government shutdown could impact participants

Events kick off at this week's VillageFest and end with an appreciation dinner next week. The government shutdown might prevent some active duty military from marching in the city's annual parade on Nov. 11.

Section 14 Survivors organization to mark agreement anniversary with community summit

The Nov. 15 event will focus on healing, accountability and the rollout of reparative justice programs stemming from a City Council vote in November 2024.

Aiming to shed ‘swap meet’ misconception, proponents unveil VillageFest marketing overhaul

The new marketing strategy includes a revamped website with ADA compliance, interactive vendor maps, expanded social media presence featuring vendor spotlights, and seasonal campaigns throughout the year.

Full slate of Halloween events happening across city in coming days

Palm Springs offer a wide range of Halloween celebrations throughout the rest of October, with events spanning from library programs to air museum festivities to downtown dance parties.

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