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Palm Springs Dinah Shore Weekend has become a cultural phenomenon; the all-women party is now turning into the hot new celebrity party trend.

This year’s Palm Springs Pride Parade celebrated the 25th Anniversary AIDS Walk. EDGE has the photos of this great event.

Southern California’s unique two-day Pride Festival was held at Palm Springs Stadium Sunrise Park, with plenty of vendors and entertainment for the crowd to enjoy.

The Arenas Road Block Party was the place to be to celebrate Pride Palm Springs style. With dancing, street performers, food vendors and drag queens, this was a LGBT celebration not to be missed.

The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies opens its all-new show entitled Dance to the Music! on November 1, guest starring powerhouse vocalist Lorna Luft.

Now that the desert is cooling down after one of the hottest summers on record, it’s time to head to beautiful Coachella Valley and celebrate Greater Palm Springs LGBT Pride.

Palm Springs offers beautiful weather, beautiful scenery, affordable and upscale hotels or clothing-optional accommodations, and of course sexy men from around the world. Now that’s a vacation!

Since the 1920s, Palm Springs has been a place for celebrities to escape the hustle and bustle of showbiz, including Marilyn Monroe. The blonde icon returned to Palm Springs in a big way as a 26-foot tall "Forever Marilyn" sculpture.

Since February, Palm Springs has challenged top bartenders from fifteen LGBT clubs and restaurants across the nation to stir, shake and mix-up desert inspired cocktails for its 3rd annual "Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge."

Palm Springs is the quintessential incubator for all things mid-century modern. It permeates the architectural landscape and the laid back yet avant-garde vibe of the city. The result is a desert gem where art and culture collide for an experience.