Pride Parade 2026

Story and Photos by Pat Krause

Palm Springs Pride celebrated its 40th year on Sunday, November 8. Thousands of people came to see this fantastic parade, with floats, celebrities, honorees, so many walkers from local businesses and fancy cars. Police motorcycles always start the parade. Police were ever present to keep everyone safe. This parade gets bigger and better every year.

Cheyenne Jackson, Celebrity Grand Marshal -photo by Pat Krause

The floats are to be marveled at for their creativity. Walkers spend hours getting dressed and having their makeup applied for this event.

Palm Springs Animal Shelter group -photo by Pat Krause

So many local organizations take their place among the many participants. Beads were handed out, and candy was thrown for the little ones who came with their parents. I saw so many dogs that were dressed for this event.

 McCallum Theatre got ready to hand out purple beads to everyone. Yvonne Bell, President and CEO of McCallum Theatre Center in White -photo by Pat Krause

Pride flags and colors were everywhere. This year honored many locals and a few celebrities. Fortune Feimster was the National Grand Marshal. Cheyenne Jackson was the Celebrity Grand Marshal. Marshall Pearcy was the Pride Royalty for Life honoree, and Gary Moline was the Community Grand Marshal. There were others in the parade with honors. Each car had the honoree’s name and award.

DAP members with banners -photo by Pat Krause

Loud music was played before the parade to get people in the mood for this exciting event. Everyone loves a band with baton twirlers and flag wavers. A large rainbow flag was carried by many local Pride members. Local businesses also made an appearance with a float or walkers with banners. Local organizations are always a big part of the parade, letting people know of their work. Pride T-shirts and colorful outfits were everywhere.

Marshall Pearcy, Pride Loyalty for Life honoree -photo by Pat Krause

Pride days are not just this one Sunday. There are events for days preceding this parade: parties, concerts, dancing, children’s and youth zones, extra-fun pool parties and more. Concert stages featured DJs, MODGIRL, favorite local host Bella da Ball and others who helped bring entertainment to the celebration.

U S Bank members handed out pride t-shirts -photo by Pat Krause