Palm Springs Black History Committee

06/01/2026

🎉 JUNETEENTH FREEDOM WEEKEND 2026 🎉

The Palm Springs Black History Committee, with the support of the City of Palm Springs Parks & Recreation Department, proudly invites the community to join us for our annual Juneteenth Freedom Weekend celebration.

Together, we honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, celebrate Black culture and excellence, and recognize the generations of African Americans whose contributions helped shape Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
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📅 THURSDAY, JUNE 18
🎊 Kick-Off Celebration at VillageFest
📍 Downtown Palm Springs

📅 FRIDAY, JUNE 19
🎶 Juneteenth Celebration & Live Concert
📍 Downtown Park, Palm Springs

📅 SATURDAY, JUNE 20
👑 Juneteenth Queens Pageant
📍 James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center

🎟 Queens Pageant Admission:
$10 for adults (18+)
Youth under 18 attend free.

Tickets for the Pageant can be purchased through the link in our bio.
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Join us for a weekend of history, culture, entertainment, community, and celebration as we honor the legacy of Juneteenth and continue sharing the stories of Black Americans who helped build our city and our nation.

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04/04/2026

Come out and support the MOBIUS Conference.

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03/03/2026

Let’s continue to support our small black owned businesses here in the Coachella Valley. March 28th.

02/23/2026

Black History Month calls us to learn, support, and engage—both individually and as a community. Celebration becomes most impactful when it leads to sustained awareness, education, and action beyond February.

The Palm Springs Black History Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to preserving, educating, and celebrating Black history through community-centered programming and events.

*𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 (𝘈𝘚𝘈𝘓𝘏).
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𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗺𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴

02/19/2026

Dr. Carter G. Woodson taught us that preserving Black history is essential to shaping our future. His work reminds us that honoring the past requires intention, education, and community engagement.

In Palm Springs, this mission continues through the Palm Springs Black History Committee, which creates space for learning, reflection, and meaningful celebration throughout Black History Month.

📅 Click the link in our bio to stay up to date on all Black History Month events across Palm Springs.

02/09/2026

Black History Month is an annual opportunity to research, preserve, and share African American history and culture. Founded in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, it remains a cornerstone of historical education and public awareness.

The Palm Springs Black History Committee advances this mission by bringing history to life through accessible, community-centered programming.

📲 Click the link in our bio to stay connected and learn more about Black History Month events throughout Palm Springs.

* 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 (𝘈𝘚𝘈𝘓𝘏).

02/06/2026

Founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month began as a call to recognize Black contributions as central to American history. That call continues today through organizations and committees committed to education, preservation, and public celebration.

The Palm Springs Black History Committee honors this legacy by uplifting stories, voices, and experiences through a full calendar of community-centered events.

📌 Stay connected with us! Click the link in our bio to view all Black History Month events and save the dates.
*𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 (𝘈𝘚𝘈𝘓𝘏).

02/05/2026

✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲! ✨
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This February, we invite the entire community to come together for a powerful, month-long celebration honoring Black history, culture, creativity, and legacy in Palm Springs. From museum nights, educational lectures, and wellness experiences to community sports, live performances, our Annual Awards Gala, and the beloved Black History Parade & Town Fair. There’s something for everyone to experience, learn from, and celebrate.

Each event is rooted in connection, reflection, and joy, uplifting the stories, contributions, and voices that continue to shape our city and beyond. Whether you attend one event or join us all month long, your presence matters.

📅 Explore the full calendar, save the dates, and plan your February with us!
🔗 palmspringsblackhistory.org

02/04/2026

🚌✨ 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 ✨🚌
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Join the Palm Springs Black History Committee, in collaboration with Urban Palm Springs, for a guided journey through the people, places, and stories that shaped our city.

This immersive experience includes historic sites, landmarks, untold history, and mid-century modern influence all brought to life through community storytelling and education.

When: February 16th
Cost: $35 per person (original value $175)
🕙 Bus departs promptly at 10:00 AM

🎟️ Tickets are limited! Click the link in our bio to purchase and reserve your seat. 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱.

Come learn, reflect, and celebrate the rich legacy of Black history in Palm Springs!

02/02/2026

📢 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙎 & 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙑𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙊𝙍𝙎! 📢

The Palm Springs Black History Parade & Town Fair is back for its 39th year, and we’re inviting YOU to be part of this historic celebration.

WHENN: 📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
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🥁 PARADE DETAILS (𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 TO ENTER):

The parade will begin at Baristo Rd., traveling north on Palm Canyon Drive, through downtown Palm Springs.

🕘 Check-in opens at 9:00 AM
🕚 Parade starts at 11:00 AM

📌 Parade application deadline: 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🎪 TOWN FAIR | 12:00 PM |📍 Downtown Park, Palm Springs, CA 92262

We are now accepting applications for:

• Small businesses
• Community organizations & resources
• Informational booths
• Food vendors
• And More

📌 Town Fair application deadline: 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

✨ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

This is a family-friendly, community-powered event celebrating culture, legacy, and connection and participation is 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀.

🔗 Apply, get details, and join us at www.PalmSpringsBlackHistory.org