The Cathedral City Pride festival officially kicks off with pre-events starting Tuesday, March 9, 2027, featuring the glamourous Cat City Drag Race. The main weekend festivities commence on Friday, March 12, 2027, with the official Opening Ceremony and Pride Flag Raising on the steps of City Hall. Followed by the Opening Party and Pride Drone Show. The energy peaks on Saturday, March 13, inside the Cathedral City Amphitheater, which hosts the main Pride Festival from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, packed with live entertainment, artisan vendors, food, drinks, and exclusive VIP experiences.

The celebration wraps up on Sunday, March 14, 2027, with the festival’s most famous signature event. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, crowds will line Avenida Lalo Guerrero for the hilarious and high-spirited Annual Bed Race & Parade, where teams race decorated wheeled beds in front of City Hall. The day also features a bustling vendor marketplace and live entertainment, all leading up to the official Closing Party at 2:00 PM to cap off an unforgettable weekend of community and inclusion.