# Palm Springs LGBTQ+ anniversary and arts programming

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> Updated: 2026-10-02T20:57:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The Palm Springs community is preparing for various LGBTQ+ celebrations and honors centered around the 40th anniversary of Pride in the region. 

The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus announced its 2026–2027 concert season at the Plaza Theatre, which includes a holiday production in December 2026 and a disco tribute in April 2027. Alongside these performances, Greater Palm Springs Pride named several 2026 Pride Honors Award recipients, including André Chambers for the Spirit of Pride Award and Andy Wysocki and Bill Sanderson for the Business of Pride Award.

Further details regarding the 40th Anniversary Pride Parade, scheduled for November 8, 2026, under the theme ‘Be Included’, have been released. Comedian Fortune Feimster will serve as National Grand Marshal and is scheduled to perform her show, ‘Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits (Encore),’ at the Plaza Theatre. Cheyenne Jackson will act as Celebrity Grand Marshal and is set to perform at the McCallum Theatre. Other recognitions include Marshall Pearcy as Pride Royalty for Life and Gary Moline with the Community Service Award.

The full anniversary celebration is scheduled for November 6–8, 2026, in downtown Palm Springs and the Arenas District. Announced headliners for the festivities include recording artist Aubrey O’Day and the Nashville-based country supergroup The Cowgays. The three-day event will feature live music, drag performances, and DJs across three stages.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Palm Springs Pride announces 2026 anniversary headliners

Aubrey O’Day and country supergroup The Cowgays have been named headliners for the 40th anniversary of Palm Springs Pride in November 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palm-springs-pride-announces-2026-anniversary-headliners

### 2026-09-14: Greater Palm Springs Pride announces 40th anniversary honorees

Greater Palm Springs Pride has named Fortune Feimster and Cheyenne Jackson as Grand Marshals for its 40th Anniversary Pride Parade on November 8, 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greater-palm-springs-pride-announces-40th-anniversary-honorees

### 2026-09-09: Palm Springs announces 2026–2027 arts and Pride honors

Palm Springs announces its 2026–2027 Gay Men’s Chorus season and the 2026 Pride Honors Award recipients, celebrating local LGBTQ+ culture and leadership.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palm-springs-announces-20262027-arts-and-pride-honors

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