Celebrating An Icon All Weekend
In honor of what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Palm Springs is turning the desert platinum. We aren't just celebrating, we’re aiming for the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest gathering of Marilyn Monroe look-alikes ever seen!
Marily was more than an icon; she was a bold advocate for authenticity, compassion, and standing with marginalized communities before it was safe to do so. Marilyn 100 honors that legacy by celebrating love, visibility, and belonging. The event is a fundraiser for Palm Springs Pride to foster Pride in and respect for the LGBTQ+ communities locally and globally.
The weekend will feature live entertainment, special dinners, art exhibits, pop-up retail, happy hours, pool parties, and much more.
The Great Marilyn Record Setting Attempt
Sign up to be part of history-making and breaking records.
When: Saturday, May 30
- 3 - 10 pm, entertainment, food, and beverage activations
- 4:30 - 6 pm World Record Certification
- 6 - 8 pm, live band
- 8 - 10 pm, DJ sets and special performances
Where: Downtown Palm Springs, around the "Forever Marilyn" statue in the downtown park.
The Goal: To surpass the current record and fill the streets with 500+ white dresses and blonde curls.
All ages are welcome.
Registration
For a $75 registration fee, you don’t just join the record attempt; you get the full Marilyn transformation.
Every participant receives:
- The signature white "subway" dress (select your size at checkout)
- Stylized platinum blonde wig
- Martini glass for a big birthday cheer!
Just add a little lipstick, some sensible shoes, and you're all set.
👉 Register
- Standard Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and XL are included in the base registration fee.
- Plus Sizes: Available for an additional upcharge (calculated at checkout).
Costume Pick-up Locations & Times
Early Bird Pickup:
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May 3: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm - Dress and wig pickup only. Sunglasses and a Martini Glass will be available at the Marilyn 100 Boutique.
Location: Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit, Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs, 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Marilyn 100 Boutique Pickup:
- May 28: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
- May 29: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
- May 30: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Hyatt Palm Springs, 285 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Special Marilyn Events
Illume Gallery
May 28 - June 1, 10 am - 4 pm, Still Lumiouse
- Eliza Geddes's original painting of Marilyn, presented with the J. Mackey Gallery
- Rose Cafalu's Marilyn cyanotypes render her in blue and light
- Taylor Mouroufas's limited edition realist prints
Address: 750 N Palm Canyon Drive
Dragon Lili Boba Bar
May 28 - 30, Thursday, 11 am - 9 pm
Order The Marilyn - a strawberry fruit tea with vanilla cream and strawberry popping boba, and it is just $7.
Address: 166 N Palm Canyon Drive
Plaza Theatre
May 29 - Jun 1, Marilyn 100, A Centennial Film Celebration
Taking place May 29 through June 1, the historic Plaza Theatre and the Film Society of Screwball Comedy present this curated weekend of four iconic films that transform the Plaza into a destination for classic film lovers, pairing timeless storytelling with the communal magic of the big screen. The celebration is generously sponsored by the City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation. Individual tickets are $20 per film or a $60 all-access pass.
- Friday, May 29, 7 pm - $20, The Seven Year Itch
- Saturday, May 30, 7:30 pm - $20, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, featuring Gay Men's Chorus.
- Sunday, May 31, 2:00 pm - $20, Some Like It Hot. The show will also feature a performance of the Modern Men Chorus.
- Monday, June 1, 7:00 pm - $20, The Misfits
Eight4Nine
May 28 - 30, Eight4Nine 100 Cocktail at 50% off
Join EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge as they celebrate Marilyn 100 and the timeless glamour of Palm Springs’ most iconic star. Stop in for lunch or dinner and let our team know you’re here celebrating Marilyn's 100th. As a toast to her legendary style, enjoy our signature EIGHT4NINE cocktail—inspired by Marilyn’s favorite flavors of champagne and strawberries—for half price.
Address: 849 N Palm Canyon Drive
Zin American Bistro
May 29 & 30, 4:30 - 9 pm, Champagne and Chips - Make a Reservation
Zin is hosting a throwback to mid-century dining with "Marilyn" servers, dreamy gentlemen, and some of Monroe's favorites on the menu. Come dressed to impress and have a ball. Cocktails will be shaken, and the bubbles will be pouring alongside the chips.
Where: 198 S Palm Canyon Drive
Melvyn's at Ingleside Estate
May 29 & 30, 5 - 10 pm, Marilyn's at the Ingleside Estate - Make a Reservation
Melvyn’s becomes “Marilyn’s,” an immersive, beige‑and‑gold dreamscape that reimagines the icon’s world through cinematic rooms, intimate vignettes, and a menu inspired by her favorite indulgences. Guests wander through spaces drawn from her films, her rituals, and her understated glamour, creating a sensory tribute to a woman who defined an era. $125 pre-fix menu
Hyatt Palm Springs
May 29 - 31, I Heart Drag Brunch - Marily's 100th Celebration - Get Tickets
Experience includes performance by Christina Dahling, their dress-blowing Marilyn Monroe. Includes a commemorative I Heart Drag Brunch Marilyn fan. Three-course meal plus bottomless mimosas. 11:30 am & 3 pm.
Where: 285 N Palm Canyon Drive
Hilton Palm Springs
May 29, 7 pm, Start-Studded Tribute to Alvin Taylor - Get Tickets
This extraordinary night will celebrate the career of a man who has shaped the sound of modern music, having performed and recorded with a "Who’s Who" of rock and soul royalty, including Little Richard, Elton John, George Harrison, Billy Preston, Eric Burdon, Fleetwood Mac Bob Welch, Cher, Jimi Hendrix, Sly & The Family Stone, Sammy Hagar and Rolling Stones Ron Wood.
The evening features a powerhouse All-Star Band and a roster of world-class vocalists, including:
- Tony Patler (Madonna, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan)
- Ronnie King (Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, The Offspring)
- Max Rhode, DKupes, and Fer Fuentes
- Austin Jay, hailed as "One of the Hottest Young Male Singers in America."
- Keisha D, the "Diva of the Desert," is making her highly anticipated comeback in her first show following a miraculous recovery.
Tickets: $55 | $95 | $150, VIP Experience: The $150 ticket tier includes an exclusive Meet & Greet with Alvin Taylor and a personally signed copy of his book.
Address: 400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Streetbar
May 29, 5 pm - 2 am, Celebrate Marily with a Seven-Year Itch Martini!
Address: 224 E Arenas Road
Saguaro Hotel Palm Springs
May 30 & 31, Marilyn Monroe's 100th Birthday Drag Brunch - Reservations
A special Marilyn Monroe 100th Birthday Drag Brunch at the stylish Saguaro Hotel! Celebrate the legendary icon with a dazzling brunch featuring fabulous drag performances inspired by the unforgettable glamour, music, and spirit of Marilyn Monroe.
Address: 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive
Hot Cookie
May 30, Some Like it HOT COOKIE!
Hot Cookie will feature a special Marilyn Monroe cookie - pink, strawberry cheesecake with Marilyn's initials in white chocolate on top. During the photo op, those dressed as Marilyn will receive a free mini cookie version.
Address: 155 S Palm Canyon Drive
Streetbar
May 30, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, VJ Jym and Seven-Year Itch Martini
Address: 224 E Arenas Road
Clandestino
May 30, 11:30 am - 11 pm - Clandestino Monrow Cocktail Experience
Celebrate Marilyn's birthday with a special inspired cocktail reimagined by Clandestino and a little extra sparkle behind the bar.
Address: 175 N Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 160
Hunters
May 30, 9 pm, Marilyn's 100th Birthday Party at Hunters
Best dressed contest, photo booth, Tito's drink specials
Address: 302 E Arenas Road
Marilyn's SNARKitecture Bus Tour
May 31, 10 am & 12 pm. Join comedian Shann Carr as she hosts a fun and funny, 90-minute SNARKitecture bus tour serving “The Tea’ with Sugar and Shade.” Meet at 152 N Museum Drive. Get Tickets
Palm Springs Cultural Center
June 1, Monday, 6 pm CINEVISTA Celebration: Some Like It Hot - Get Tickets
5 pm pre-show feature trailers, newsreels, and cinematic ephemera from the year of the film. At 6 pm, the main feature lights up the big screen, with local film historians introducing the film and sharing insights. Tour Guide: Film historian Vanessa Theme Ament. Pick up your souvenir CineVista tours booklet available in the lobby, and ask for your CineVista commemorative sticker celebrating Marilyn's 100th anniversary, available exclusively at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
Address: 2300 E. Baristo Road
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