Greater Palm Springs Pride Announces Theme for 2026 Celebration

PALM SPRINGS (CNS) - Greater Palm Springs Pride announced Wednesday that
the theme for this year's Pride celebration is ``Be Included.''
  

``Through our year-round efforts to educate the public, advocate for
civil rights and foster authentic inclusion, we serve as a vital cultural
touchstone and a powerful catalyst for the LGBTQ+ movement driving significant
economic, artistic and social progress for the city we call home,'' Ron
deHarte, president of Greater Palm Springs Pride, said in a statement.
  

The 40th annual event will be held from Nov. 6-8. A festival will take
place along the downtown area and the Arenas District, which will feature
live entertainment, an expansive marketplace and nightly block parties. The
Pride parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 8, with more than 200 entries
traveling along Palm Canyon Drive to Amado Road.
  

Hailed as the largest event in Palm Springs, Pride Week usually
attracts more than 20,000 attendees and is expected to generate $38 million for
local hotels, restaurants and other stores throughout the city, organizers
said.
  

``The theme is an invitation to embrace you full self,'' Jasmine
Sullivan Waits, the organization's executive director, said in a statement.
``In a time when fundamental rights are under persistent legislative attack
across the United States, being included is a meaningful act of community
strength. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of where they
are from, finds more than just a festival in Palm Springs; they find a
foundation for empowerment and community solidarity.''
  

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