A fundraiser benefiting Greater Palm Springs Pride will allow patrons to “Skip the Line” at six participating bars in the Arenas District, organizers announced Tuesday.

Participating businesses including Blackbook, Chill Bar, Dick’s, Hunter’s, Quadz and Streetbar collaborated to create a pass for purchase that will grants visitors priority access during Pride Week.

“The Arenas District bars didn’t wait to be asked — we saw a need and stepped up,” Rob Giesecke of Chill Bar said in a statement.

The promotion was created to help offset financial challenges facing many LGBTQ+ organizations, including a $350,000 shortfall this year.

“While other cities are making difficult decisions to curtail programming, some are cancelling Pride events completely, Palm Springs is rising to meet the momen

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