Pride Denies Code Pink Parade Spot Again
Palm Springs Pride excluded the anti-war group from its 2026 parade for a second straight year, prompting an unofficial protest march.
Palm Springs Culture News
In Palm Springs, culture news means community identity, local heritage, arts institutions and the social shifts shaping how residents see themselves. This page covers the cultural life of the city and the communities that give it its character.
Native American
Live Poll
Do you believe electing more candidates from your specific community improves local government services?
Tribal Leaders Focus on Midterm Election Priorities
The National Congress of American Indians gathered in Palm Springs to address voter turnout and candidate representation.
LGBTQ+
Palm Springs Pride Kicks Off With 5K, Pool Party
Hundreds ran the Palm Springs Pride 5K while nearly 1,000 attended a pool party at the Ace Hotel on November 7, 2026.
Awards
Palm Springs Honors Jeanie Cunningham With Star
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will posthumously award musician Jeanie Cunningham the 488th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars.
Hispanic
Live Poll
Should your local schools hold cultural celebrations to help improve student inclusion?
Palm Springs Students Celebrated Hispanic Heritage
The Palm Springs Unified School District held cultural events to honor history and foster inclusivity.
Regular subjects here include festivals and heritage celebrations, the arts and cultural institutions that anchor local life, and the traditions that define the desert resort identity. Coverage reaches across the city and into the surrounding Coachella Valley communities wherever a cultural story crosses the line. Seasonal visitor flows and the second-home population shape how many cultural events are staged and who attends them. Changing demographics and the tension between a retirement-town heritage and a younger, more diverse population recur as a central theme.