Pride ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

Drag legend is grand marshal of 2023 Palm Springs Pride Parade; Trixie Mattel, Ethylina Canne will also receive honors

By Post Staff ● Pride ● September 20, 2023

James “Gypsy” Haake began his long and successful career in film, television, and cabaret on Broadway in 1951. At 91, he continues to entertain and share his history.

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2023 Pride poster done by Palm Springs pop artist, shows support for those in drag community

By Post Staff ● Pride ● June 12, 2023

In his art, Wayne employs iconic imagery infused with a slightly twisted sense of humor to transform what could be dark images into fun, playful art that aims to bring a smile to people’s faces.

City shows its Pride as thousands both young and old celebrate diversity downtown during weekend festival

By Crystal Harrell ● Pride ● November 6, 2022

A total of 225 entries took to Palm Canyon Drive during the two-hour event, much to the delight of a post-pandemic crowd. Local organizations, companies, and city officials were all represented.

For one Pride Parade grand marshal, honor shows ‘We are achieving the mission that we intended’

By Crystal Harrell ● Pride ● November 4, 2022

Sunday’s Pride Parade will be a full circle moment for Rev. Benita Ramsey, who sees the moment as a celebration of hard work done by the larger community.

‘This is home’: Arenas Road, surrounding area officially recognized as a Palm Springs district

By Mark Talkington ● Business ● November 3, 2022

Roughly 100 people gathered at the intersection of East Arenas Road and South Calle Encelia as the ribbon was cut, a proclamation was read, and signs were unveiled officially proclaiming the area a district.

Local Legion has important message for LGBTQ veterans, others during Pride

By Mark Talkington ● Pride ● November 2, 2022

The highest levels of the American Legion are directing local posts to make sure veterans who are members of the LGBTQ community know they are welcome.

2022 Palm Springs Pride Week underway, culminating with weekend performances, parade

By Post Staff ● Pride ● October 31, 2022

All this week, there are multiple events throughout the city and surrounding area to celebrate diversity and advance the cause of individual freedom for all.

Palm Springs Pride announces 2022 lineup, including weekend headliner Todrick Hall

By Press Release ● Pride ● September 20, 2022

Performers will come together at five venues throughout Downtown Palm Springs during a weekend celebration Nov. 4 through 6.

Grand marshals announced for November’s Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade

By Post Staff ● Pride ● September 7, 2022

This year’s theme is “Say Gay,” in defiance of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law and other anti-LGBTQ+ laws being passed across the country.

Five ‘extraordinary voices’ set to receive 2022 Palm Springs Pride Honors Awards

By Post Staff ● Pride ● September 5, 2022

Honorees include community advocates, organizers, and leaders, all of whom have devoted their lives to improving the lives of those in the LGBTQ+ community.

City turns out, turns up for return of annual Pride Parade down Palm Canyon Drive

By Mark Talkington ● Pride ● November 7, 2021

City comes alive with Pride as crowds flock to downtown event

By Post Staff ● Pride ● November 6, 2021