Your Pocket Guide to Palm Springs Pride 2025
No event embodies the LGBTQ+ sanctuary city that is Palm Springs better than Palm Springs Pride. Palm Springs Leather Pride kicks off our Pride season this year (Oct 30–Nov 2), setting the stage for an 11-day stretch of unapologetic queer revelry – followed by Palm Springs Pride 2025 (Nov 6–9), which promises to be another year of a full-scale celebration of love, liberation, and living your best gay life, flying high in the low desert!
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In the meantime, here’s our pocket guide to Palm Springs Pride 2025! 🏳️🌈
When & Where
Mark your calendars, boyz: Palm Springs Pride 2025 takes place November 6–9, 2025. The heart of the action happens downtown on Palm Canyon Drive and Arenas Road, where the streets transform into a rainbow-soaked playground of stages, DJs, vendors, cocktails, and plenty of eye-candy in the streets.
But don’t forget the kinkier festivities leading up to this: Palm Springs Leather Pride (Oct 30–Nov 2, 2025), hosted by the Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert. Think harnesses, gatherings, leather-clad desert daddies, and even a play party.
Notable Pride Events
Palm Springs Pride Festival & Parade
The Pride Festival runs all weekend with multiple entertainment stages, vendors, and community booths. For full details, head to the official Palm Springs Pride festival page.
The Palm Springs Pride Parade is a mile-long procession of floats, drag queens, marching bands, activists, and solidarity. It takes place Sunday, November 9, along Palm Canyon Drive. And, yes, you’ll want to grab a cocktail and a shady spot early – or secure your spot at our annual Pride on the Rooftop Party. 🕺
Pride on the Rooftop
Our now-legendary Pride on the Rooftop party returns, bringing world-class DJs, panoramic mountain views, and a decidedly sexy crowd. General admission tickets are still available – and hot tip: use code PSGUYS for $10 off GA (while supplies last)!
Pride Run & Walk 5K
Work off last night’s tequila shots with the Palm Springs Pride Run & Walk on Saturday morning. It’s part fitness, part fundraising, and fully fabulous. Sign up here: Palm Springs Pride Run.
Oscar’s World Famous Tea Dance
Oscar’s Sunday Tea Dance on Nov 9 is a must if you haven’t yet experienced it. Think open-air dance floor, shirtless men twirling in the desert sun, and classic gay disco DJ beats.
After Dark: Parties & Nightlife
If Palm Springs Pride had a middle name, it would be “after-party.” Here are the essentials:
Desertopia: Known for immersive, queer-forward dance experiences. Expect costumes, lights, and a crowd that actually dances.
Le Parties Weekend Massive: The big-room boys’ party, featuring superstar DJs and massive production.
Desert Heat: Sexy beats, hotter bodies, all-night energy.
BRÜT Party: Muscle, leather, and growls – if you like your Pride with an edge.
Want to bar-hop instead? Head straight to the Arenas District – a rainbow-lit strip of bars, clubs, and patios where the party never stops.
Drag & Diva Magic
Did you know that Palm Springs is now officially a “Sanctuary City” for drag performers? Well, Pride weekend will be serving it in spades:
Vanity’s Dollhaus & One Eleven Bar Events: Over-the-top drag artistry with wigs higher than the San Jacinto peaks.
Protect the Dolls Brunch: Mimosas + drag divas = your Sunday cure.
Drag Brunch at One Eleven Bar: High heels and higher notes, served with eggs Benedict.
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Indulge at a Drag Brunch
Whether it’s Vanity’s Dollhaus, Protect the Dolls Brunch, or Drag Brunch at One Eleven Bar – Pride calories don’t count.Desertopia (Nov 7 & 8)
Experience Palm Springs’ coolest and most inclusive queer dance party, where the music is as curated as the crowd.STEAM WURK / PRIDE MASSIVE (Nov 8)
A fully immersive warehouse-style experience (10pm-late).Dance Above It All at Pride on the Rooftop (Nov 9)
Sip, dance, and flirt with strangers while the Pride Parade shines below you.Twirl at Oscar’s Tea Dance (Nov 9)
Shirtless men, classic disco beats, and that unmistakable Sunday-in-the-desert early evening magic.
Ultimate 2025 Palm Springs Pride Guides & Deeper Dives
Our local friends have done a lot of work to compile every Pride event under the sun, so check out these ultimate Palm Springs Pride Guides for a deeper dive…
GED Magazine’s Guide To Pride: They have everything you need to celebrate this year’s Pride, spotlighting community members who are shaping our vibrant scene, and essential spots to shop, dine, play, and stay.
Palm Springs Pride Calendar of Events: A complete list of Pride events at the official Greater Palm Springs Pride calendar page.
Where to Stay & Travel Tips
Pride weekend sells out fast – especially at men’s resorts and boutique hotels – so book early. Check out the Visit Palm Springs hotel directory, Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, or our very own Best Clothing-Optional (Men-Only) Resorts in Gay Palm Springs article.
Travel Tips
Hydrate & SPF: The desert sun is unforgiving, even in November. You know you’ll be thirsty, so be mindful of extra-hydration along the way.
Day-to-Night Looks: Pride here goes from poolside speedo to circuit couture in 20 minutes flat. Pack (or shop locally) accordingly.
Pace Yourself: Between Leather Pride, pool parties, and after-hours – it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Have no shame in power naps or being fashionably late to the party.
Gay Palm Springs Pride Packing List
Here’s what you really need for Palm Springs Pride 2025:
SPF 50+ Sunscreen: Because “crispy lobster chic” is not a Pride look.
Hydration Essentials: Water bottle, electrolytes, maybe several coconut waters for the hangovers.
Day-to-Night Outfits: Short-shorts for brunch, harness for Leather Pride, tank for the parade, something sheer for the after-parties – or shop local for some new lewks.
Comfy Shoes: Stilettos are best left to the drag queens (unless you are one, then werk). Just remember, you’ll be walking and dancing a LOT.
Swimwear (or not): Unless you’re staying at one of our fabulous clothing-optional resorts, pack your sexiest swimwear (options, please).
Portable Fan (Handheld, Battery-Powered or Daddy): The desert heat might test you.
Phone Charger / Power Bank: Because posting “just one more selfie” will drain your battery faster than you think.
A Playful Spirit: Come ready to make friends, flirt shamelessly, and dance like no one’s watching (unless you want them to).
Why Palm Springs Pride 2025 Is Unmissable
Palm Springs is the incredibly unique destination where Pride is in the air year-round. With 350 days of sunshine, legendary gay nightlife, and a community that thrives on inclusivity and connection, it’s the perfect place to celebrate who you are and meet people who just get it.
Whether you’re here for the parade, the pool parties, or just the chance to finally live your best life, Palm Springs Pride 2025 is your excuse to dive in.
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