Palm Springs Pride - November 5-6, 2011

The extraordinary thing about Palm Springs—made with more than 350 days of sunshine annually—is how wholly devoted it stays to its LGBT denizens. Yes it’s true, the city leads with diversity and a rich helping of unpretentious, laid-back self-expression.

It also likes to hand out generous portions of booze, food, hiking, vintage shopping and gay-friendly pools that grow alongside a curious assortment of first-rate resorts and mid century architectural treasures (some of them even designed with the discerning nudist in mind). So it should come as no surprise, then, that Palm Springs delivers a Pride event—November 5 and 6, 2011— just as worthy an example as you’ll find inside the dirtier confines of its more sprawling, less relaxed neighbors: Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix.

We want to celebrate with you!

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http://pspride.org/

VISITING PALM SPRINGS
For out-of-town visitors, discover the best in Palm Springs dining, nightlife, hotels, and more at: http://www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us/

PRIDE FESTIVAL
Only a mile from downtown, the unique two-day pride festival is held at the former spring training home of the California Angels and Chicago White Sox. On pride weekend, thousands will take to the field with the baseball diamond serving as the gathering spot for friends and a celebration of diversity and unity. Complete with gay-owned and LGBT friendly companies, the festival includes music, dancing, food vendors, and booths staffed by local organizations.

FESTIVAL PERFORMERS
Saturday features Cece Peniston, Frenchie Davis, pop impressionists Jimmy James and Daniela Brooker and Bebe Zahara Benet, from “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” On Sunday, prepare for the rock n’ roll drag spectacular TRANZKONTINENTAL, followed by Kaya Jones (former member of the Pussycat Dolls), Debby Holiday, Dario and high energy dance by Astraea.

Saturday, November 5th

5K Pride Run and Walk Palm Springs Front Runners and Walkers is dedicated to Fitness, Fun, and Fund Raising for The Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs. Race starts / ends at the running track at Baristo and Farrell, Palm Springs High School. Event begins at 8:00am (race day registration begins at 6:30am).

Arenas Block Party: Cazwell brings naughty-but-nice and his hit single, “Ice Cream Truck” to the main stage. Saturday, November 5.

Dance on the Diamond: Expect the unexpected at this year’s dance tent as PNN Radio (www.pnn.fm) takes over the decks for two days of non-stop dance music, and special appearances. Situated between home plate and the pitcher’s mound in Palm Springs Stadium.

CeCe Peniston: International pop superstar and performer of the ’90s pop anthem “Finally,” headlines US Bank Main Stage on Saturday.

Frenchie Davis: Soulful pop, NBC's "The Voice" finalist, Grammy nominee, Broadway Star & American Idol Diva Ms. Frenchie Davis takes the stage as the special guest star for this year’s Pride Festival. USBank Main Stage on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday, November 6th

The downtown parade steps off at 10am and travels north from W. Ramon Rd. along historic Palm Canyon Drive. Come see for yourself who will best incorporate the 2011 Theme “Justice Today. Equality Forever!” in their parade contingent. Who will present the best out-of-town entry? Who will have the most original or outrageous entry?

Debby Holiday: Debby Holiday has brought us one dance hit after another. She broke onto the dance scene with her #5 Billboard summer anthem "Dive" in 2004. Then her power ballad "Half A Mile Away" and follow-up dance hit "Bring It On" shot into the Billboard Top 10. Main Stage on Sunday afternoon.

Ultra Nate: Dance and club music favorite Ultra Naté headlines US Bank Main Stage on Sunday. She brings two decades of music making and a variety of sounds from R&B/hip-hop, soul and disco to house, rock and electro-pop.

With an estimated 50,000 people attending the Pride Celebrations, getting around downtown Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Stadium may take a little longer. Please allow extra time when going to the Parade or Festival.

For more on Palm Springs Pride Festival, visit: http://pspride.org/

Don't forget to send us your Gay Pride photos and upload videos from your phone! You could be featured in our Gay Pride Gallery.