CV Weekly: Palm Springs Pride Turns 40 & New Businesses Open Across the Valley
Welcome to this week's CV Weekly — your community roundup for the Coachella Valley. This edition covers the historic 40th anniversary of Palm Springs Pride, Veterans Day celebrations, exciting new businesses opening across the Valley, upcoming events, and ways to give back to our community.
✨ Last Week Around the Valley
🏳️🌈 Palm Springs Pride Turns 40
The Coachella Valley celebrated in a big way last weekend as the 40th Annual Greater Palm Springs Pride festival wrapped up on November 8. Under the theme "Be Included," an estimated 220,000 attendees filled downtown Palm Springs over three days, generating approximately $38 million in economic impact for local businesses. The Sunday parade featured Grand Marshals Fortune Feimster and Cheyenne Jackson, with a 100-foot Ferris wheel on Palm Canyon Drive, 250+ vendors, and live entertainment across multiple stages. The Arenas District buzzed as a pedestrian zone all weekend long.
Read more about Pride's 40th anniversary →
🗳️ Local Election Results Still Coming In
Following the November 3 election, Riverside County continued tallying mail-in and provisional ballots throughout the week. In Palm Springs, incumbents Grace Garner (District 1) and Ron deHarte (District 3) held commanding leads. The most closely watched race: Indio's District 2 City Council contest, where only 62 votes separated incumbent Waymond Fermon and challenger Gloria Hernandez as of November 7. The Indio City Council also unanimously approved a five-year extension for the 656-acre Virada development project.
Full election recap from CV Reporter →
🌟 Walk of the Stars Announcement
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced that the late musician Jeanie A. Cunningham will be posthumously awarded the 488th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for November 16 — a beautiful tribute to a beloved local artist.
🎉 More Community Highlights
- Run with Los Muertos 5K — The 9th annual Día de los Muertos-themed night run took place November 7 in Coachella, drawing runners and spectators for live music, art, and community celebration.
- Kewet Native American Learning Day — The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians hosted a cultural market and learning day at Palm Springs High School on November 7, featuring traditional bird singers and basket weaving demonstrations.
- Scoop Palm Springs Ice Cream Festival — Over 50 ice cream flavors were featured at Downtown Park on November 1, with proceeds benefiting The LGBTQ Center.
📅 Coming Up This Week
There's plenty happening across the Valley this week — from Veterans Day celebrations to a world-class art festival!
🎖️ 29th Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade — Wednesday, November 11, 3:30 p.m.
Northbound on Palm Canyon Drive from Ramon Road to Alejo Road. Themed "Honoring All Who Served," the parade features military units, marching bands, and a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet. Concludes with a concert by the 300th Army Reserve Band and a fireworks display at Amado Road and Palm Canyon Drive.
More details →
🎨 La Quinta Art Celebration — November 12–16, La Quinta Civic Center Park
One of the Valley's premier outdoor art festivals returns, featuring over 200 world-class artists, food, and live entertainment. Free to attend!
More details →
🍷 Palm Springs Food and Wine Experience — November 13–15, Downtown Park, Palm Springs
An international culinary event featuring tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine pairings from around the world.
More details →
🎵 Hot August Night — A Tribute to Neil Diamond — Friday, November 13, 8:00 p.m.
The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage.
More details →
🎤 Lilit Hovhannisyan — Saturday, November 14, 7:00 p.m.
The Show, Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage.
More details →
🎸 Alice Cooper: Alice's Attic Tour — Saturday, November 14, 8:00 p.m.
Special Events Center, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio.
More details →
🌿 Graze Craze Ribbon Cutting — Thursday, November 12, 4:30 p.m.
40100 Washington St., Suite 105, Bermuda Dunes. Come welcome this new charcuterie and grazing concept to the Valley!
🎨 Cova Coachella Valley Hair Salon Grand Opening — Friday, November 13, 9:00 a.m.
73920 El Paseo, Suite 1, Palm Desert. Grand opening weekend includes a fundraiser for Tranquil Palms women's rehabilitation center on November 14.
📆 View the full Coachella Valley events calendar →
🏪 Newly Added to Our Directory
These local businesses recently added their listings to Desert Biz Connect. Whether you're looking for a new service provider or just want to support local, check them out!
Troy Pro — Consulting | La Quinta
Looking for consulting services in the La Quinta area? Troy Pro is now listed on Desert Biz Connect.
View listing →
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show — Entertainment & Nightlife | Palm Springs
The Dinner Detective recently added their listing to our directory — a unique interactive murder mystery dining experience in Palm Springs.
View listing →
Tax Fluential Solutions — Accounting & Tax Services | Indio
Tax Fluential Solutions recently added their listing to Desert Biz Connect. Tax season is coming — find local expertise in Indio.
View listing →
Hammer 'N Nails — Home Services | Palm Springs
Hammer 'N Nails recently added their listing to our directory. Looking for home services in Palm Springs? They're now easy to find.
View listing →
Millers Glass Tinting Solutions, Inc — Construction & Contractors | Palm Springs
Millers Glass Tinting Solutions recently added their listing to Desert Biz Connect — serving the Palm Springs area with glass and tinting services.
View listing →
🔍 Browse the full Desert Biz Connect directory →
🆕 New to the Valley
These businesses are genuinely new arrivals or milestone moments in the Coachella Valley — confirmed through chamber of commerce events and local news sources.
The Station Brewing — Indio
A new craft brewery opened its doors at 82921 Indio Blvd with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 7. Cheers to Indio's growing craft beer scene!
GCVCC ribbon cutting →
Nick the Greek — Indio
This popular Greek fast-casual chain celebrates its Indio grand opening on November 10 at 42250 Jackson St., Suite 108B. Guests in line between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. receive a complimentary entrée!
Grand opening details →
Graze Craze — Bermuda Dunes
A charcuterie and grazing board concept arrives at 40100 Washington St., Suite 105, with a GCVCC ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 12 at 4:30 p.m.
GCVCC ribbon cutting →
Cova Coachella Valley Hair Salon — Palm Desert
A new salon opens on El Paseo at 73920 El Paseo, Suite 1, with a ribbon-cutting celebration on November 13 (9–10 a.m.) hosted by the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce. Their grand opening weekend includes a fundraiser for Tranquil Palms, a local women's rehabilitation center.
PDACC ribbon cutting →
Pinot's Palette — La Quinta
The popular paint-and-sip studio is coming to La Quinta at 47120 Dune Palms Rd, Suite 103, with a GCVCC ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 19 at 4:00 p.m.
GCVCC ribbon cutting →
Know of a new business opening in the Valley? Let us know — submit it here!
🤝 Ways to Serve the Community
Looking to give back this November? Here are some organizations making a difference across the Coachella Valley:
FIND Food Bank — Indio
According to their website, FIND Food Bank is currently welcoming volunteers for warehouse food sorting, community food distribution, homebound delivery driving, and administrative support. Opportunities are available for ages 14 and up (with some roles requiring 18+).
Sign up to volunteer at FIND Food Bank →
Animal Samaritans SPCA — Thousand Palms
According to their website, Animal Samaritans is currently welcoming volunteers (ages 18+) for animal shelter support, clinic greeting, fostering, and their Highway Heroes animal transport program.
Apply to volunteer at Animal Samaritans →
Alzheimer's Association — Walk to End Alzheimer's — Palm Desert
According to their event listing, volunteers are needed for the Coachella Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's — prep day is November 20 (4–7 p.m.) and the walk is November 21 at Palm Desert Civic Center Park.
Sign up to volunteer →
About Families Inc. — Fall Family Festival — La Quinta
According to their website, About Families Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with their Fall Family Festival on November 15 at the Silverrock Event Site in La Quinta.
Learn more and sign up →
Desert Community Kitchen — Palm Springs
According to their event listing, Desert Community Kitchen has a volunteer cooking session on November 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Palm Springs — no culinary experience required!
Sign up to cook →
Friends of the Desert Mountains
If you're interested in trail stewardship and conservation in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, check with Friends of the Desert Mountains to see if they're currently accepting volunteers for upcoming projects.
Learn more →
Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley
Habitat for Humanity may be looking for volunteers — reach out to learn more about their ReStore in Palm Desert or their "A Brush with Kindness" home repair program for low-income homeowners.
Contact Habitat for Humanity →
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