Downtown Palm Springs

Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I'm raising money again this year for Palm Springs Black History Committee. Let's show our support for a local organization helping our local community. Some of their events and programs: Black History Parade and Town Fair, Queens Pageant, Art Installation at Palm Springs Art Museum, Awards Gala, Gospel Fest, Parade and Town Fair, Education Nights with PSUSD, purchase Kente Cloth Graduation Sashes for a 150 Black and Bi racial Gradu...ating Seniors, Black History Caravan this year and a Vigil at the George Floyd Mural. Palm Springs Black History Committee is an all volunteer 501c(3) organization. Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. Facebook pays all the processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the nonprofit. See more

From Palm Springs Police Department, CA City of Palm Springs encourages citizens to keep your pets cool during summer Summer temperatures can get unbearably hot in the Coachella Valley, but they can get downright deadly for pets left in a vehicle, even just for a few minutes and it’s also illegal. Palm Springs Municipal Code PSMC 10.22.020 prohibits animals from being left unattended in a vehicle any time of the year.... It is unlawful to leave your dog or cat unattended in an enclosed vehicle and any animal found left unattended will be removed immediately by an animal control officer and taken to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, said Chief of Police Bryan Reyes, who oversees Animal Control. In addition, the owner may be fined and liable for any impound fees and costs. This is a serious offense and we ask that citizens take the well being of their pets responsibly. During summer it is also important to remember to avoid walking dogs on hot pavement, if it is too hot for you to feel comfortable, it is too hot to walk your dog.

VillageFest returns July 1; One-time mini-Village Fest set for June 15 to celebrate re-opening of California . Palm Springs VillageFest, the City's wildly popular street fair which prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, was held every Thursday night in downtown, will return on Thursday, July 1. . With COVID-19 cases significantly down, the City Council approved re-opening VillageFest at last night's meeting, with a smaller footprint and safety protocols in place. The street fair is ...expected to expand to its original length in the coming months. During the summer, VillageFest hours of operation will be 7 p.m. 10 p.m. . Starting July 1, Palm Canyon Drive from Amado Road to Tahquitz Canyon Way will be closed for VillageFest. Additionally, Museum Way between Palm Canyon Drive and Belardo Road, and Belardo Road between Andreas Road and Tahquitz Canyon will be closed. Tahquitz Canyon Way will remain open to east and west traffic. . And there's more good news! The Council additionally approved a one-time mini-Village Fest on Tahquitz Canyon Way between Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon from 5 p.m. 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15 to celebrate Palm Springs Back in Business and the re-opening of California. Join NBC Palm Springs as they go live in the heart of downtown during their 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts. . Starting at 3 p.m. on June 15, Tahquitz Canyon Way between Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive will be closed until 9 p.m. . Consistently voted the best weekly street fair in the Coachella Valley, over the last 30 years VillageFest has attracted thousands of visitors from all over the world with vendor booths featuring eclectic art, handcrafted items and unique food. Shops, restaurants and galleries stay open late. . Stay tuned for more details as VillageFest expands in the coming months. See more

Reminder! Main Street Palm Springs Meeting Tue May 18th 8:30am on Zoom

From Palm Springs City Manager Justin Clifton: Our order defers to the state. Thus far the state has only changed guidelines for vaccinated persons when outdoors and not in large crowds. The governor has indicated likely changes to indoor mask rules by June 15th but he has already vacillated on exactly what that means. Because of the change to mask rules outdoors for those who are vaccinated, much of the signage around town referring to masks required indoors and outdoors is being removed. But signs that businesses have on windows indicating that masks are required indoors per local order are still accurate because the city order defers to the state and the state requires masks indoors, at least for now.

Welcome back to Palm Springs - Downtown and Uptown! Most businesses have reopened.