{"id":2412,"date":"2026-10-06T19:33:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T19:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/?p=2412"},"modified":"2026-10-06T19:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T19:44:22","slug":"cheyenne-jackson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/?p=2412","title":{"rendered":"Palm Springs Pride 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Greater Palm Springs Pride Announces 2026 Grand Marshals For<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milestone 40th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Ron deHarte<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater Palm Springs Pride has announced the official Marshals for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Pride in Palm Springs. Honoring four decades of history, community engagement, and progress, this year\u2019s Grand Marshals embody resilience, activism, and diverse contributions that uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and advance equality across the region and nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the theme of ‘Be Included’ the centerpiece of the anniversary weekend, the 40th Annual Palm Springs Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, stepping off at 10:00 AM. The parade route begins on Palm Canyon Drive at Tachevah and travels south through downtown Palm Springs, finishing at the entrance to the official Pride Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Grand Marshal \u2014 Fortune Feimster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affable, charismatic, and one-of-a-kind, stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Fortune Feimster uses her signature confessional comedy to bring people together across platforms. With three critically acclaimed, hour-long Netflix stand-up specials, Sweet and Salty, Good Fortune, and Crushing It, under her belt, Feimster has toured sold-out venues worldwide. Her extensive acting career includes starring roles in Netflix\u2019s hit series The Hawk alongside Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon, FUBAR with Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Mindy Project, and feature films like Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar and Apple\u2019s The Dink. She is also a co-host of the award-winning podcast Handsome, co-host of SiriusXM\u2019s What A Joke Radio, and a sought-after voice actor in major animated releases, including Disney’s blockbuster Zootopia 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Pride Weekend Performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch Fortune Feimster live in Palm Springs on Sunday, November 8, at 8:00 PM at the historic Plaza Theatre with her show Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits (Encore). Following a sold-out first performance, a second show has been added. Tickets are available now at palmspringsplazatheatre.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrity Grand Marshal \u2014 Cheyenne Jackson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRAMMY and Emmy Award-nominated actor, singer, and songwriter Cheyenne Jackson is celebrated globally for his versatile work across Broadway, television, film, and concert halls. Having starred on Broadway in productions such as XANADU, Into the Woods, All Shook Up, and Finian\u2019s Rainbow, Jackson has also captured screen audiences with prominent roles in American Horror Story, 30 Rock, Glee, The Morning Show, and Julie and the Phantoms. As a recording artist and concert performer, Jackson has graced iconic stages such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Hollywood Bowl. His 2025\u20132026 national tour brings his intimate, electrifying storytelling and vocal talent to Palm Springs on Pride Weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Pride Weekend Performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheyenne Jackson will perform live in Palm Springs on Sunday, November 8, at 6:00 PM at the McCallum Theatre. Tickets are currently available through mccallumtheatre.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pride Royalty for Life \u2014 Dottie DuBois \/ Marshall Pearcy (of Dottie DuBois & Maude Chapeau)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating four decades of local influence and impact, Dottie DuBois, aka Marshall Pearcy of “Dottie & Maude,” has been designated as Pride Royalty for Life. This special honor recognizes and celebrates the enduring legacy of Les Dames Du Soleil and their meaningful contributions to the community they have been a vibrant part of for 46 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Service Award \u2014 Gary Moline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary Moline has been a pillar of the Coachella Valley for more than 25 years. After moving to Palm Springs in 2000 with his husband, Larry Chew, Moline drew on his experience as a charter member of the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band to help found what is now the Palm Springs Desert Winds (formerly Desert Winds Freedom Band). Over two decades, Moline served as Artistic Director, board member, and national delegate to the Pride Bands Alliance. His extensive civic engagement includes serving on the Greater Palm Springs Pride Board, the Desert Business Association, and as a California State Council Member of the Rail Passengers Association. Recognized by the City of Palm Springs Human Rights Commission with a Community Service Award, Moline\u2019s enduring leadership and advocacy continue to foster connection, art, and unity across the desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 40 years, Greater Palm Springs Pride has proudly served as a welcoming heart and trusted leader in our desert community, celebrating our history, championing civil liberties, and paving the way for a bright, inclusive future. As a nonprofit community enhancement organization, we are dedicated to expanding public awareness, honoring our rich diversity, and uplifting every voice across the Coachella Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From advocating for equality and justice to supporting our most marginalized neighbors, our mission remains simple: we work every day to build a region where LGBTQ+ people don’t just belong, but truly thrive. Together, we are creating a culturally vibrant, resilient, and deeply connected community for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cheyenne Jackson<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A True Renaissance Man<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By Chris Astrala<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheyenne Jackson is a GRAMMY and Emmy-nominated actor, singer, and songwriter known for his versatile work across concert stages, Broadway, television, and film. Add Greater Palm Springs Pride 2026 Celebrity Grand Marshal to that list. With an ever-expanding body of work, Cheyenne Jackson remains a leading talent in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his exceptional performances, creative artistry, and open-hearted vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had a great opportunity to seat down with Cheyenne and chat about his career, his family life and his hopes for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Standard Magazine: You\u2019ve had an extraordinary career spanning Broadway, television, film, recording, and concert performance. When you look back, is there a particular moment or role that you feel changed the trajectory of your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheyenne Jackson: I think getting \u201cAll Shook Up\u201d on Broadway was a big one. It was my first real Broadway experience and suddenly I was living the life I had dreamed about since I was a kid. Also, XANADU took it all to the next level.  30Rock did the same for me on tv. But honestly, there have been so many little turning points. Some doors opened because I knocked … some because I happened to be standing in the right hallway at the right time. I\u2019ve learned to appreciate both. Careers are a funny thing.  My first mentor in NYC, Jerry Orbach used to say to me\u2026\u201dChey\u2026say YES TO EVERYTHING! Cuz you never know where that little gig might take you or who you might meet.\u201d Great advice that I\u2019ve followed to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSM: Your latest concert show combines music and intimate storytelling. What can audiences expect from this tour that they might not have experienced from you in your previous concerts?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ: It\u2019s probably the most \u201cme\u201d I\u2019ve ever been onstage. There\u2019s music, obviously, but there\u2019s also a lot of storytelling and a little more of the person behind all the characters. And I like to keep things a little unpredictable. There are songs people know, songs they may not expect me to sing, and a few moments where I think … did he really just say that? When I turned 50, I developed a raging case of \u201cthe fuck-its!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSM: You\u2019ve performed at some of the world\u2019s most iconic venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Kennedy Center. What makes performing in an intimate concert setting different and perhaps more personal for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ: I try to treat them the same way.  Connect. connect. connect.  In a big venue, you\u2019re performing to the room. In an intimate space, you\u2019re really performing to people. You can see faces. You can hear a laugh from someone in the back. You can have that little moment where you look at someone and think, okay … we\u2019re having a conversation now. I love both, but there\u2019s something pretty addictive about intimacy. that\u2019s the goal, though, to make it feel intimate even in a giant space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSM: You\u2019re coming to Palm Springs during Pride Weekend and are the Celebrity Grand Marshal for our 40th Anniversary Celebration. What does Pride mean to you personally at this stage of your life and career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ: Pride has always meant being able to walk into a room as yourself and not feel like you have to explain or apologize for any part of who you are. At this point in my life, it also feels like gratitude. I get to stand onstage, be completely myself, raise my kids, love my family and do the work I love. That wasn\u2019t something I ever took for granted. And being Grand Marshal for the 40th anniversary … I mean, that\u2019s a pretty fantastic honor\u2026also my kids are insisting on riding in the car with me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSM: Your musical work spans jazz, pop, folk, and Broadway, while your acting career has taken you from Xanadu and Into the Woods to American Horror Story, Glee, The Morning Show, and Oh, Mary! How do you decide what creative opportunities feel right for you now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ: I ask myself one question … does this scare me a little? If the answer is yes, I\u2019m probably down. I\u2019ve done enough things now to know that I don\u2019t need to prove anything. I just want to keep surprising myself. If something feels fun, challenging or slightly terrifying … I\u2019m in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSM: Your EP Love, Dad includes the deeply personal original song \u201cOK.\u201d How has songwriting allowed you to express parts of yourself or tell stories that you couldn\u2019t necessarily explore through acting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ: With acting, you get to hide behind somebody else\u2019s words. With songwriting … not so much. \u201cOK\u201d was very personal for me. Writing it gave me a way to say things I probably wouldn\u2019t have known how to say in a conversation. There\u2019s something wonderfully terrifying about putting your own words out there and saying … this is me. Take it or leave it. I hope to devote more time to songwriting in 2027. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSM: You\u2019ve worked with remarkable artists and collaborators, from Michael Feinstein and the San Francisco Symphony to Warren Carlyle and Michael Tilson Thomas. Is there a particular collaboration that taught you something you still carry with you today?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ: I\u2019ve stolen something from almost everyone I\u2019ve worked with. Michael Feinstein taught me so much about musical history and respecting a song. Warren Carlyle taught me that choreography can tell a story before anyone says a word. Also, he taught me to trust myself and my body more. And working with orchestras like the San Francisco Symphony reminds you very quickly that you are surrounded by people who are ridiculously good at what they do. The biggest lesson is probably … stay curious. There\u2019s always somebody in the room who can teach you something. ALWAYS. stay open.  keep your childlike curiosity. show up on time, be nice and know your lines and your music. TRUST me.  That\u2019s half the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSM: After decades in the entertainment industry, what has surprised you most about the evolution of your career and what still excites you about stepping onto a stage or in front of a camera?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ: The biggest surprise is that I\u2019m still doing it. and that I still get just as excited when I start a new project.  I really mean that. The business has changed enormously, but I still get that little jolt right before I walk onstage or onto a set. That hasn\u2019t gone away. And I still love not knowing exactly what\u2019s going to happen. After all these years, that\u2019s probably the best part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSM: For someone attending your Palm Springs performance on November 8 who may be discovering your work for the first time, what do you hope they\u2019ll feel when they walk out of the McCallum Theatre?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ: I hope they feel like they spent a couple of hours with someone they actually got to know. I want them to laugh, hear some great music, maybe be surprised once or twice … and hopefully leave feeling a little lighter than when they walked in. no politics.  no strife. just entertainment. And if they Google me afterward because they\u2019re trying to figure out where they\u2019ve seen me before … I\u2019ve done my job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSM: And finally, what\u2019s next for Cheyenne Jackson?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ: I booked a few movies back-to-back last week and having not been on a film set in over a year, that was very exciting.  Can\u2019t mention them yet, cuz you know how it goes, but\u2026yeah…very excited to stay busy and creative.  There\u2019s more music, more acting, more live shows and probably a few things I haven\u2019t even said yes to yet. At this point, I\u2019m trying to stay curious, keep working and remain open to whatever weird little door opens next. That\u2019s usually where the good stuff is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out Cheyenne in the PS Pride Parade on Sunday Nov 8 starting at 10 am. Also catch his show at the McCallum Theatre Sunday night Nov 8 at 6pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to 40 Years of Pride<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Jasmine Sullivan-Watts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forty years ago, members of our community came together in Palm Springs with a simple but powerful belief: LGBTQ+ people deserved to be seen, heard, celebrated, and included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four decades later, Greater Palm Springs Pride continues that work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we honor the people who came before us\u2014the activists, volunteers, community leaders, business owners, artists, families, friends, and everyday people who had the courage to stand proudly and create space for those who would come next. Our history matters. It reminds us that the freedoms, visibility, and community we experience today did not happen by accident. They were built by people who showed up, spoke out, cared for one another, and believed that change was possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cBe Included,\u201d is an invitation\u2014and a promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is an invitation to bring your whole self to Pride. To know that there is a place for you here, regardless of your age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, background, or where you are on your journey. And it is our promise to continue building a Pride where people can see themselves reflected, celebrated, and valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That promise feels especially important today. LGBTQ+ people are navigating a challenging moment, and many within our community are carrying the weight of multiple identities and experiences. As a queer woman of color, I understand personally that none of our identities exist in isolation. They intersect, they shape how we experience the world, and they remind me why our movement must continue to make room for all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These moments call on us not to retreat from one another, but to come closer together. Our diversity is not something we must overcome\u2014it is one of our greatest strengths. When we stand together across generations, identities, neighborhoods, and lived experiences, we become a powerful force for visibility, belonging, and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there is so much reason for hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 40 years, Pride in Palm Springs has endured, evolved, grown, and welcomed new generations into this community. Every person who attends Pride, volunteers, marches in the parade, supports a local organization, celebrates a friend, speaks up for someone else, or simply finds the courage to show up as themselves becomes part of that history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, we begin writing the next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we look toward the next 40 years, I hope we continue to build a Pride\u2014and a community\u2014where belonging is more than something we talk about. It is something we practice. Where we listen to one another, learn from our history, celebrate our differences, and make sure the next generation inherits a community even more welcoming and inclusive than the one we know today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether this is your first Palm Springs Pride or you have been with us for decades, you are part of this story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be seen. Be heard. Be proud. Be part of what comes next. Most importantly, Be Included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the 40th Anniversary of Greater Palm Springs Pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jasmine Sullivan-Waits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executive Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executive Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palm Springs Pride<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Greater Palm Springs Pride Announces 2026 Grand Marshals For Milestone 40th Anniversary Celebration By Ron deHarte Greater Palm Springs Pride has announced the official Marshals for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Pride in Palm Springs. Honoring four decades of history, community engagement, and progress, this year\u2019s Grand Marshals embody resilience, activism, and diverse contributions that uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and advance equality across the region and nation. With the theme of ‘Be Included’ the centerpiece of the anniversary weekend, the 40th Annual Palm Springs Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, stepping off at 10:00 AM. The parade route begins on Palm Canyon Drive at Tachevah and travels south through downtown Palm Springs, finishing at the entrance to the official Pride Festival. National Grand Marshal \u2014 Fortune Feimster Affable, charismatic, and one-of-a-kind, stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Fortune Feimster uses her signature confessional comedy to bring people together across platforms. With three critically acclaimed, hour-long Netflix stand-up specials, Sweet and Salty, Good Fortune, and Crushing It, under her belt, Feimster has toured sold-out venues worldwide. Her extensive acting career includes starring roles in Netflix\u2019s hit series The Hawk alongside Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon, FUBAR with Arnold […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2413,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2412"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2412"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2422,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2412\/revisions\/2422"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thestandardps.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}