This weekly event transforms downtown Palm Springs into a bustling street fair. Every Thursday evening, you can browse over 180 vendor booths featuring handmade art, crafts and local produce. The festival also offers live music, food trucks and an incredible atmosphere. The event is dog friendly, too, so expect lots of furry friends to say hello to.

On your way to the market, stop by the famous Marilyn Monroe statue in Downtown Park, where it was relocated in February this year. The statue, named Forever Marilyn, is a 26-foot-tall (8m) sculpture by artist Seward Johnson, capturing Marilyn Monroe's iconic pose from the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch.

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