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 11-13 2026. 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. This epic weekend in Palm Springs celebrating a true legend should not be missed.
For the love of Mama Jose…
Schedule of Events
Friday, December 11
Welcome Happy Hour
Location TBA, 5pm-?
Located is in the heart of the Arenas district, just steps away from many other great venues. A great space to grab a bite to eat and have a great cocktail to start your weekend in Palm Springs.
Saturday, December 12
Sparkle Gala to Honor Jose Sarria
El Dorado Auditorium, 6000 E Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, 92264
5pm to 8pm, Tickets 30.00 to 50.00 / Sponsor VIP Table 500.00
Doors open at 5pm. 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”
Sparkle Tickets / Sponsorships Donation
Sunday, December 13
TBA
Note: Donations are processed by Zeffy which takes none of the donation from us, but does suggest you tip them. Their default tip amount is 17% (which all goes to Zeffy) but you can change it to anything you want even zero, for comparison typical credit card fees are about 3%. Donations made via links on this site are non refundable donations to the Jose Sarria Foundation, a 501c3 public charity. We appreciate your understanding and your support.
Hotel Options
Due to the many lgbtq+ 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 options near by.
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
Thompson Palm Springs $$$$
414 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
https://www.hyatt.com/thompson-hotels/en-US/pspaz-thompson-palm-springs
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel $$$$
100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California, 92262
https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/rowan-palm-springs-hotel-ca/pspnp/hoteldetail
Drift Hotel $$$
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/
Nearest the auditorium (site of Sparkle on Saturday evening)
La Paloma Resort $$$
67670 Carey Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
https://thepalomaresort.com/
Hyatt Vacation Club $$$
34567 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-vacation-club/en-US/pspsh-hyatt-vacation-club-at-desert-oasis
For the love of Mama Jose…