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Join us in Palm Springs, CA for "Sparkle" Weekend to celebrate the "mother of the gay community" the legendary Jose Sarria the weekend of Dec 12-15, 2024. Before Stonewall, Before Harvey Milk, there was Jose Sarria. Jose was the first out candidate for public office when he ran in 1961, he was an out proud latino drag queen, a WW2 Veteran, founded the International Court System and was a former resident of Palm Springs. We are partnering with Lip Gloss 760 to cohost a gala benefit show featuring members of the International Court System: Fabulous MCs Steven Betts and Gene Brake, celebrity DJ Galaxy and epic performances by the cast of Lip Gloss and our friends, including ... Dani Blue, Reba McEnwhat Bixler, Summer Eve Douche and many more.
This epic weekend in Palm Springs celebrating a true legend should not be missed.
For the love of Mama Jose...
Thursday, December 12
Jose's Birthday Party
Dinner and Movie, Nelly Queen: The Life & Times of Jose Sarria
PS Air Bar, 611 S Palm Canyon, 40.00 donation includes full dinner
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/281aefd1-106e-416f-91a7-0057460dde55
Friday, December 13
Welcome Happy Hour on Arenas
Saturday, December 14
Palm Springs Sparkle to Honor Jose Sarria
6pm to 9pm, advance tickets donation 30.00 - 50.00
at El Dorado Clubhouse Ballroom
Doors open at 5pm for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Show begins at 6pm. Gala event will include an incredible benefit show, silent auction and other surprises all to benefit the Jose Sarria Foundation. Suggest dress: cocktail attire with sparkle. "Bring the Bling"
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/55b3ea00-c276-4005-81f1-32901885ac2d
Sunday, December 15
Jose Sarria Star (next to Forever Marilyn Statue, Museum Way at Bellardo. Gather for a group photo at 11am
https://josesarria.org/sparkle/
For the love of Mama Jose...
Hotel Options: Due to the many lgbt+ resorts in Palm Springs, we know many will prefer to stay in one of those so you can work on your tans. :) Though we don't have a room block at any hotel, here are some other options near by.
Near Arenas District / Downtown
Hotel Zoso $$
150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.hotelzosopalmsprings.com/
Las Brisas Hotel (Best Western) $$
222 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.05546.html
Hilton Palm Springs $$$
400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/
Hyatt Palm Springs $$$
285 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-palm-springs/palms
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel $$$$
100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California, 92262
https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/rowan-palm-springs-hotel-ca/pspnp/hoteldetail
Drift Hotel $$$
284 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.drifthotels.co/palmsprings
Renaissance Hotel $$$
888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pspbr-renaissance-palm-springs-hotel/overview
The Dunes Hotel $$
390 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.dunesps.com/
Near the El Dorado ballroom (site of Sparkle on Saturday evening)
La Paloma Resort $$$
67670 Carey Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
https://thepalomaresort.com/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
City of Palm Springs, 1977 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-2919, United States,Palm Springs, California
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