Palm Springs Sparkle Gala for Jose Sarria

Schedule

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

6000 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 | Palm Springs, CA

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Join us in Palm Springs, CA for "Sparkle" Weekend to celebrate the "mother of the gay community" the legendary Jose Sarria the weekend of Dec 12-14, 2025. Before Stonewall, Before Harvey Milk, there was Jose Sarria.
Jose was the first out candidate for public office when he ran in 1961, he was an out proud latino drag queen, a WW2 Veteran, founded the International Court System and was a former resident of Palm Springs.
We are partnering with Lip Gloss 760 to cohost a gala benefit show featuring members of the International Court System: Fabulous MCs Steven Betts and Gene Brake, epic performances by the cast of Lip Gloss and our friends, including ... Dani Blue, Reba McEnwhat Bixler, Summer Eve Douche, Madi Blue and many more.
This epic weekend in Palm Springs celebrating a true legend should not be missed.
For the love of Mama Jose...
Friday, December 12
Welcome Happy Hour on Arenas
Saturday, December 13
Palm Springs Sparkle to Honor Jose Sarria
5pm to 9pm, advance tickets donation 50.00
at El Dorado Community - Auditorium, 6000 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Doors open at 5pm for cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Show begins at 6pm. Gala event will include an incredible benefit show, silent auction and other surprises all to benefit the Jose Sarria Foundation.
Suggested dress: cocktail attire with sparkle. "Bring the Bling"
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/palm-springs-sparkle--2025
Sunday, December 14
Jose Sarria Star (next to Forever Marilyn Statue, Museum Way at Bellardo. Gather for a group photo at 10am
https://josesarria.org/sparkle/
For the love of Mama Jose...
Note: Payments made via links on this event are non refundable donations to the Jose Sarria Foundation, a 501c3 public charity. We appreciate your understanding and your support. The donations are processed by Zeffy which takes none of the donation, but does suggest a tip. The default tip amount is 17% but you can change it to anything you want even zero.
Hotel Options: Due to the many lgbt+ resorts in Palm Springs, we know many will prefer to stay in one of those so you can work on your tans. :) Though we don't have a room block at any hotel, here are some other options near by.
Near Arenas District / Downtown
Hotel Zoso $$
150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.hotelzosopalmsprings.com/
Las Brisas Hotel (Best Western) $$
222 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.05546.html
Hilton Palm Springs $$$
400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/
Hyatt Palm Springs $$$
285 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-palm-springs/palms
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel $$$$
100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California, 92262
https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/rowan-palm-springs-hotel-ca/pspnp/hoteldetail
Drift Hotel $$$
284 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.drifthotels.co/palmsprings
Renaissance Hotel $$$
888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pspbr-renaissance-palm-springs-hotel/overview
The Dunes Hotel $$
390 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.dunesps.com/
Near the El Dorado ballroom (site of Sparkle on Saturday evening)
La Paloma Resort $$$
67670 Carey Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
https://thepalomaresort.com/
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6000 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States

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