As the Coachella Valley rouses from its winter slumber, our desert resort community will come together to celebrate an auspicious occasion – the City of Palm Springs 85th anniversary. From far and wide, our community is invited to celebrate the City’s illustrious past and undoubtedly bright future at a fun-filled, action-packed, all-day-long birthday party. The birthday bash will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from noon to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Palm Springs and the Downtown Park. The celebratory schedule will feature fun and activities for the entire
family, including:
- A stupendous classic car parade called “Cruising Through the Years,” featuring a slew of local celebrities, beloved community leaders, and city founders and originators riding in 85 beautiful classic vehicles originating from 1938 – when Palm Springs was first established – to the present day! (11:30 a.m.)
- Following the parade, Dave Karger – host of Turner Classic Movies – will host a brief Opening Ceremony with Mayor Grace Garner,members of City Council, and other community leaders. (12:30 p.m.)
- Soon after, we will have an amazing Car Show and DJ Set by the incomparable Joe Kay the founder of globally-recognized musical platform, Soulection. The critically-acclaimed musical tastemaker will curate a special DJ set for the day, featuring different musical accompaniments and complementing artists. Tyler McLean, founder of Splash House, echoed the communal excitement when he commented that DJ Joe Kay’s “love for the desert and soulful musical taste will make for a perfect complement in our celebration of Palm Springs.” (1:00 p.m.)
- The fun continues in the Downtown Park, where the musical entertainment continues and children will be able to take part in an array of activities, including face painting, interactive games, and arts and crafts brought to you by the local Parks and Public Library! (3:00 p.m.)
- The penultimate event in the birthday bash is the much-awaited Canine Celebrity Costume Contest! Residents are invited to dress their pooches as their favorite community celebrities, for a star-studded costume contest. Presented by the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, dress your pup up and let our judges decide who wins a prize! (6:00 p.m.)
- Rounding out the evening is our fabulous finale event – the Elton John Tribute Concert. Held at the Downtown Park, the all-day birthday concludes with a rendition of the Rocket Man’s greatest hits for all to enjoy! (7:00 p.m.)
Last but not least, visitors can indulge on Real Estate shopping if time allows it, please reach out and we are happy to take you shopping. This 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms townhouse in the heart of Palm Springs is offered at $315,000