Name: Ride Friday
Start: 2026-01-02T21:00:00-08:00
Location: Dick's on Arenas

Palm Springs has earned its reputation as a desert oasis for the LGBTQ+ community, where rainbow flags fly proudly year-round and queer culture is woven into the very fabric of this sun-soaked city. From the legendary Dinah Shore Weekend to the massive White Party, this mid-century modern paradise hosts some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ events in the country, drawing visitors from around the globe who come to celebrate in style.

The city's vibrant scene includes everything from lively gay bars and dance clubs to clothing-optional resorts where you can truly be yourself under the California sun. What sets Palm Springs apart is its perfect blend of relaxed desert living and unapologetic queer visibility—this is a place where holding hands feels natural, where LGBTQ+-owned businesses thrive, and where the community doesn't just exist but genuinely flourishes.

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Step off in the Arenas District and walk through downtown Palm Springs for LGBTQ+ visibility, rights, and equality. After the walk, return to Arenas for music, food, drinks, and community. Funds raised support the November Pride Festival, keeping it free and accessible to all. Register as a solo walker, form a team, or donate to a fundraiser.

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Your official fast-pass to Palm Springs Pride weekend. Wear your wristband November 6–8 to skip General Admission lines at Hunter's, Blackbook, Quadz, Dick's, and Chill Bar across the Arenas District. Pick up your wristband at the Pride Kiosk starting Thursday afternoon, then breeze past the crowds all weekend. 100% of proceeds support Greater Palm Springs Pride's mission to keep the celebration accessible to everyone.

Skip the Line All Access Pass 2026

Kick off Palm Springs Pride weekend with a 3.1-mile run and walk through the historic Old Las Palmas neighborhood—mostly flat, paved streets lined with palms and classic homes. It's a community tradition that benefits 10 local LGBTQ+ organizations, including The LGBTQ Community Center and Palm Springs Pride, helping keep the parade and festival free and accessible to all. For runners and walkers of all levels.

Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk 2026

A clothing-optional afternoon of poolside music and sunshine at the CCBC Resort in Cathedral City. DJ entertainment, food, and drinks keep the energy going from noon to 4pm. $45 in advance, $55 at the door — your pass covers 8 consecutive hours of resort access.

Ccbc Rainbow Splash Pool Party 2026

Palm Springs Pride is an annual LGBTQ+ pride event held in Palm Springs, California, featuring a parade, a festival, and a 5K run/walk. The event is organized by Greater Palm Springs Pride, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization. It includes multiple days of programming culminating in a parade.

Annual LGBTQ+ pride celebration in Palm Springs with a parade, festival, and 5K.

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Ride Friday

On Friday, January 2nd at 9:00 PM, Ride Friday event at Dick's on Arenas

Ride Friday at Dick's on Arenas

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Dick's on Arenas is a gay-owned and operated bar located at 301 E Arenas Road in Palm Springs, serving as a welcoming safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and supporters. The venue celebrates diversity with expertly crafted cocktails served by skilled bartenders who take pride in their artform, all in an atmosphere where pretentiousness and judgment are left at the door. Guests can enjoy daily drink specials at some of the best prices on Arenas, with extended weekend hours starting at 6AM on Saturdays and Sundays, plus a retail shop featuring branded merchandise.

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