The 9th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days runs March 7-9.
Friday's festivities include the official Pride flag raising ceremony by the Mayor and City Council at City Hall beginning at 5 p.m.
A free screening of the comedy film "Some Like It Hot" takes place at 7 p.m. at Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets. Simultaneously, “Female delusionist” Miss Conception presents "Sashay through the Desert – Celebrating 25 Years of Broadway and the Big Screen" at the Mary Pickford Theatre. A LGBT+ Days Pride Drone Show happens in Downtown Cathedral City at 9 p.m.
The Roost Lounge will also feature various programming throughout the weekend – visit www.theroostcc.com for complete details.
Saturday's festivities kick off with a Dinner with Patsi Drag Brunch at Luchador Brewing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring Bingo with Ethylina Canne. The Pride Pool Party at CCBC Resort is from noon to 4 p.m., featuring DJ Billy. Miss Conception will do another show at the Pickford Theatre.
On Sunday, "Radio Ready" is on the main stage at 9:30 a.m., followed by DJ sets and performances by the Desert Flaggers. After the National Anthem sung by Cathedral City High School graduate Mariah Hernandez at 11 a.m., the Parade of Beds and Bed Race sees spectators gather to cheer on teams running festively decorated beds down Avenue Lalo Guerrero, competing for prizes.
New to this year's festivities is the Cat City Drag Race at noon, followed by the Winners Circle and Awards presentation. A Tea Dance featuring international house music DJ Aron and Beth Sack is from 1-3 p.m. The Official After Party is at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City.
To close out the weekend, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City will host “Tequila & Trivia by Deven & Ned” at the Tequila Bar.
Additional activities and information will be posted on official social media channels (@CathedralCityLGBTDays) and the official website, Cathedral City LGBT+ Days | Home
George Paul
