The Mayor and City Council are pleased to issue proclamations and recognition certificates for many community activities, events, and causes. Please refer to the requirements below when submitting a proclamation/recognition request. Due to the high volume of requests received, please allow a minimum of 4 weeks to process your proclamation. Please fill out this form completely. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in delays in proclamation/recognition issuance. If you have questions or need assistance with this form, please contact the City Clerk's office at (760) 346-0611.

Please keep in mind:

1. All requests will be reviewed individually;
2. Recurring events must be submitted annually;
3. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem reserve the right to determine the type of document to be issued;
4. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem reserve the right to approve or deny any request.

Click Here for the Proclamation Request Form

Proclamations/Recognition certificates are issued for matters of local, regional, or national concern and are generally issued to individuals, organizations, or events residing or occurring within the City of Palm Desert.  The primary reasons for issuance include:

1. Significant matters of interest
2. Observances/Celebrations
3. Local Businesses, Services, or Organizations
4. Individuals
5. Local Sports Teams
6. In Memoriam
7. City Officials/Staff
8. Partner Public Officials.

*Please understand that we reserve the right to edit all text.

Proclamations will not be issued for 

1. Candidates
2. Religion/Politics
3. Contrary to City Policies