Palm Springs Pride 2024 with the theme "Be You" celebrates
self-expression, inclusivity, and love in a city that cherishes
diversity. The week-long event (October
31-November 3) includes a festival, parade, and
entertainment, attracting over 200,000 attendees and generating a
significant economic impact for the city.
PALM
SPRINGS, Calif., June 28,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Palm Springs Pride
organizers announced the 2024 Pride Week theme is 'Be You,' which
embraces the power of self-expression, inclusiveness, and love. The
theme reinforces the city's reputation of cherishing the value and
dignity of all people. Pride in Palm
Springs is a celebration where you can be yourself and be
true to who you are. Events occur in downtown from October 31 to November 3, 2024.
"Around the world and in many cities in
the United States, LBGTQ+
communities are facing attacks and legislation aimed to take away
established rights of equality. The fight for freedom
continues."
As Palm Springs mayor pro tem
and Palm Springs Pride president and CEO Ron deHarte put it, 'Be
You' is more than a theme. It's a warm invitation that says, 'You
are welcome, valued, empowered, and supported in Palm Springs.' Our city is a place where
diversity is not just accepted but celebrated. We invite you to
join us in authentically celebrating in our diverse, supportive,
and affirming city.
"Around the world and in many cities in the United States, LBGTQ+ communities are
facing attacks and legislation aimed to take away established
rights of equality. The fight for freedom continues," added
deHarte.
Pride Week, presented by the City of
Palm Springs, is not just a celebration of diversity and
inclusivity. It's also a significant economic driver for our city.
As the largest annual event in Palm
Springs and the largest multi-day gathering of LGBTQ+ people
in the Coachella Valley, it's a boon for local businesses. In 2023,
official Pride Week events attracted over 200,000 attendees. They
generated a $38 million direct
economic impact for area hotels, shops, restaurants, and other
local businesses.
The 38th annual LGBTQ+ celebration will include a traditional
slate of Pride events from October 31 to
November 3. The Pride Festival showcases downtown
Palm Springs and the Arenas
District. It features multiple stages of live entertainment, an
exhibitor marketplace, and nightly block parties. The Pride Parade
featuring 225 parade entries is Sunday,
November 3; it steps off at 10:00
am in Uptown and travels along Palm Canyon Dr to Amado. The
parade is broadcast annually on the official PromoHomo.TV®
YouTubeChannel.
Event sponsors include Visit Lauderdale, La Crema, Absolut,
Coachella Valley Firebirds, New
Orleans, and Acme House Company.
Details for all Palm Springs Pride Week activities can be found
online at pspride.org.
ABOUT GREATER PALM SPRINGS
PRIDE
Greater Palm Springs Pride (http://www.pspride.org) is a
nonprofit community enhancement organization established to promote
public education and awareness of individual rights and civil
liberties of the LGBTQ+ community. Palm Springs Pride has
tirelessly advocated for equality and diversity since the first
Coachella Valley Pride event in 1986.
The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization brings together the skills,
talents, and vision of our diverse community through its programs,
including the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast, Pride Honors Awards,
OUTstanding Voices: Palm Springs, and the Pride Parade, Pride
Festival, Big Gay BBQ and the downtown Arenas District Block
Party.
For more information about Greater Palm Springs Pride, visit
http://www.pspride.org. Follow us on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/palmsprings.pride.
"GREATER PALM SPRINGS PRIDE,"
"PALM SPRINGS PRIDE," and
"GREATER PALM SPRINGS PRIDE and
design" trademarks are Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office.
Media Contact
Ron deHarte, Greater Palm Springs Pride, 760-416-5711,
Ron@PSPride.org , http://www.pspride.org
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