Contact: Kitty Alvarado
Public Information Officer
PSCityGovernmentMedia@palmspringsca.gov 
(760) 322-8351 

Get ready for an exciting parade season in Palm Springs! Mark your calendars for these FREE special events celebrating the City's rich diversity, including a poignant tribute to veterans, a vibrant LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, and the beloved Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade now celebrating its 33rd year!

• Palm Springs High School Homecoming Parade: Wednesday, October 15, at 3:30 p.m. The parade will proceed along Palm Canyon Drive from Baristo to Alejo Roads in downtown Palm Springs. This year's theme is “Old Hollywood” and will feature the Palm Springs High School Indians football team.
  
  
• 39th Annual Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade: Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “Be Heard”. The parade travels along Palm Canyon Drive from Tachevah Drive to Amado Road. The Pride Festival runs from November 6-9, 2025.
  For more information, visit pspride.org.
  
  
• 28th Annual City of Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The parade will run along Palm Canyon Drive from Ramon to Alejo Roads. This year's theme is "Honoring All Who Serve". A patriotic concert and fireworks finale at Palm Canyon Drive and Amado Road will immediately follow the parade. NBC Palm Springs will broadcast the Veterans Day Parade live.
  For more information, visit psveteransday.com.
  
  
• 33rd Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade: Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. The parade starts at Palm Canyon Drive and Ramon Road. This signature holiday event features twinkling lights, magnificent marching bands, spectacular floats (including huge Macy's-style holiday floats), and of course, Santa Claus. The parade will be broadcast live on NBC Palm Springs.
  For more information, visit psfestivaloflights.com
  
  
• 39th Annual City of Palm Springs Black History Parade: Saturday, February 28, 2026. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Palm Canyon Drive, Downtown Palm Springs. The Town Fair will immediately follow the parade at Downtown Park.
  For more information, visit palmspringsblackhistory.org.

For more information visit EngagePalmSprings.com.

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