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Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
Palm Springs Convention Center 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA, United States
Pride Prom
Palm Springs Air Museum Palm Springs, CA, United States
Leadership and Empowerment Camp
CAMP APPLICATION
GSA Advisor Luncheon
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East Coachella Valley Pride
ECV Pride is an inclusive, local, community-led celebration of LGBTQ+ pride in the Eastern Coachella Valley. Everything from the theme, vendor and resource booths to the art, performances, and music, is in the collective hands of local LGBTQ+ and allied volunteers, with The Center as a convener, facilitator, and operations lead. ECV Pride is always […]
National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day is a day to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community and their courage to live openly and authentically. It is observed on October 11 every year, which is the anniversary of the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987. The day was founded in 1988 by Robert […]
Out at the Scare
Riverside County Fairgrounds Indio, CA, United StatesOut at the Scare is a special event for the LGBTQ+. community and allies to enjoy a night of fun and fright at the Riverside County Scare & Pumpkin Festival. Out at the Scare will take place on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm PDT at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, […]
National Spirit Day
Spirit Day is a day to show solidarity and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youths who face bullying and harassment because of their identity. It is observed on the third Thursday of October every year. The day was started in 2010 by a Canadian teenager named Brittany McMillan, who was inspired by […]
Youth Zone at Palm Springs Pride
Downtown Palm SpringsThe Safe Schools Desert Cities Youth Zone at the Palm Springs Festival is a fun and friendly space for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to hang out, learn, and express themselves. The Youth Zone is located at the Palm Springs Pride Festival, which is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and its diversity. The […]
Palm Springs Pride Parade
Downtown Palm SpringsEach year, Safe Schools Desert Cities leads hundreds of middle and high school LGBTQ+ youth in The Palm Springs Pride Parade, a colorful and festive event that celebrates the diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the Coachella Valley. The parade is part of the Palm Springs Pride Festival, which features […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The day aims to raise awareness about the discrimination and violence that transgender people face, especially transgender women of color, and to celebrate their resilience and […]
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Barry Manilow’s ‘A Gift of Love VI’
McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesBarry Manilow’s A Gift of Love concert returns to the Coachella Valley December 12-17 to support 25 local charities, including Safe Schools Desert Cities! Scheduled to take place at Palm Desert’s McCallum Theatre, Manilow’s A Gift of Love VI concerts will feature his hit songs and holiday favorites for the sixth time to benefit selected […]
Out at the Fair
Out at the Fair is a family-friendly event that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and its allies at various county fairs across the country. The event was started in 2011 by a group of friends who wanted to create a safe and fun space for LGBTQ+ people and their families at the San Diego County Fair. Since then, […]
Rainbow Youth Summit
College of the Desert 43500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesThe Safe Schools Desert Cities Rainbow Youth Summit is an annual event that brings together LGBTQ+ students and allies from different schools and communities in the Coachella Valley and beyond. The summit aims to provide a safe and supportive space for youth to learn, network, and have fun. The summit features inspirational speakers, information tables, […]
Cathedral City LGBT Days
Cathedral City Towne Square 68700 Avenida Lal Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, United StatesSafe Schools Desert Cities is planning to staff an exhibitor booth at Cathedral City LGBT Days, an annual festival that celebrates the diversity and inclusion of the LGBT community and its allies in Cathedral City, California. The festival is the first Pride event of the year in California and features various events and activities, such […]
Scholarship Awards Reception
The Safe Schools Desert Cities Scholarship Awards Reception honors and celebrates the year's award recipients. This is an invitation-only event. For more information on our scholarship and award programs, see Awards Program | Safe Schools Desert Cities (safeschoolsdc.org).
Transgender Day of Visibility
The Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate and support transgender people and their rights. The day aims to raise awareness of the challenges and discrimination that transgender people face, as well as to honor their achievements and contributions to society. The day also encourages transgender people to live authentically and proudly, while acknowledging […]
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people and to highlight the efforts of young people to prevent, treat, and care for HIV and AIDS. The day also aims to raise awareness about the barriers that young people face in accessing HIV […]
National Day of Silence
The GLSEN National Day of Silence is an annual day of action to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of LGBTQ+ students. It happens annually on the second Friday in April. The next National Day of Silence will be on April 12, 2024. Some of the ways that students can participate […]
