2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palm Springs Fall Events: September – December 2012
Family Events, Motorcycle and Classic Car Shows, Food and Film Festivals
For a complete list of daily, weekly and upcoming events, go to www.visitpalmsprings.com/events
Cinema Diverse LGBT Film Festival
Date: September 20-23, 2012
Location: Camelot Theater, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Information: http://cinemadiverse.ning.com/ 760-325-6565
Description: A varied combination of feature films, documentaries and short films created by and or about thematic issues related to the LGBT community.
American Heat Bike Weekend
Date: October 19-21, 2012
Location: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Information: www.road-shows.com
Description: Thousands of motorcycles, entertainment, vendors, etc.
Palm Springs Pride Weekend
Dates: November 3-4, 2012
Location: Palm Springs Stadium and downtown
Information: www.pspride.org
Description: One of the largest gay pride celebrations including parade, vendors, etc.
Palm Springs Food Truck Festival
Date: October 27, 2012
Location: Spa Resort Casino, 401 El Amado Road, Palm Springs
Information: http://palmspringsfoodtruckfestival.com/
Description: Over 60 food trucks from all over Southern California are rolling in to serve up innovative cuisine and culinary favorites.
RetroMania Festival
Date: October 26-27, 2012
Location: Knott’s Soak City, 1500 South Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92264
Information: 760-980-0665 / www.facebook.com/RetroManiaFestival
Description: A classic car show, drive-in mobile movie theater, featuring American Graffiti and Christine along with celebrity appearances from the film – Candy Clark, Bo Hopkins, Paul Le Mat, Malcom Danare, William Ostrander and more.
City of Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade
Date: November 11, 2012
Location: Palm Canyon Drive
Information: www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us (760) 323-8272
Description: Annual event begins at 3:30 p.m. pays tribute to all those who have served our country in the Armed Forces. This year’s theme is “Honoring All Who Served,” paying special tribute to the late Agua Caliente Tribal Chairman, Richard M. Milanovich.
Palm Springs Leather Pride
Dates: November 11-14, 2012
Location: Tool Shed and various resorts and clubs
Information: DesertLeatherPride.com
Description: A festive 4-day event filled with vender markets, leather education seminars, dance parties and the annual Mr. Palm Springs Leather Contest.
McCormick’s Classic Car Show and Auction
Dates: November 16-18, 2012
Location: Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs
Information: www.classic-carauction.com (760) 320-3290
Description: Hundreds of classic, sports, antique and special interest autos are sold across the Auction block during the 3 days.
Festival of Lights Parade
Date: December 1, 2012
Location: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Information: http://psfestivaloflights.com/
Description: The annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade features lighted floats, equestrians, bands, autos, and celebrities.
Walk of the Inns
Date: December 6, 2012
Information: www.VisitPalmSprings.com or call (800) 347-7746
Description: A walking tour of the historic, boutique and small inns in downtown Palm Springs. Maps can be picked up at the Palm Springs Art Museum or any of the participating properties.
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