Event Dates
From: Friday, November 7, 2025
To: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Desert Heat Palm Springs take place during Palm Spring Pride weekend featuring The Biggest Gay Pool Parties.
Desert heat is the biggest circuit party to take place each year during the last weekend of Palm Springs Pride.
- Stay at Hotel Zoso, one block away from the famous Palm Canyon Drive, the hotel is close to all the bars and clubs, plus it has a great outdoor pool and hot tub.
The Party
- Next Edition: Friday 7th November 2025 – Sunday 9th November, 2025.
- Desert Heat is one of the most highly anticipated events taking place during the annual Palm Springs Pride celebrations.
- The event is presented by Paul Nicholls & Justin David and includes 5 parties spread out over 3 days, from daytime hot pool events to night time extravaganzas.
- Each year the parties bring thousands of guys to Palm Springs. Book your stay as early in advance as possible.
- Check out our insider gay guide Palm Springs for the best places to dine, stay and play!
Friday
- Brut Palm Springs Pride – Hotel Zoso, – 9PM to 4AM
Saturday
- HEAT Pool Party – Hotel Zoso Pool, – 11AM to 6PM
- GPS – Main Event – Ben Bakson – Hotel Zoso, – 9PM to 4AM
Sunday
- Paradise Pool party – Hotel Zoso Pool, – 1PM to 7PM
- Super Sunset Tea – Hotel Zoso, – 9PM to 4AM
The Venue
- Hotel Zozo – Modern guest rooms and suites with private balconies or patios, luxurious bedding, and pool/mountain views.
- Dining & Amenities: On-site restaurant with locally-sourced cuisine, poolside bar, outdoor pool with cabanas, hot tub, fire pits, full-service spa, and fitness center.
- Services: Complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk and concierge, valet parking, and pet-friendly rooms (with advance notice).
Hotels in Palm Springs
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action
Andreas Hotel & Spa, Hilton Palm Springs, Alcazar Palm Springs, Casa Cody
Hotels Fill up Fast so plan early!
Book now and pay on arrival.
The Colony Palms is charming & has a
great pool, offering great value for money
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Palm Springs has a number of gay bars and clubs most of which are located around Canyon Drive in down town area.
Address: 888, East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
Address: 400 E Tahquitz Canyon WayPalm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 227 N Indian Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 175 S Cahuilla RdPalm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 68369 Sunair RdCathedral City, CA 92234
Address: 217 E Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 302 E Arenas RdPalm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 315 E Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 68718 E Palm Canyon Dr #203, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Address: 541 Industrial Pl E, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
Address: 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way #102, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 200 S Indian Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 301 E Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
Address: 600 E Sunny Dunes RdPalm Springs, CA 92264
Address: 2100 N Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 224 E Arenas RdPalm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way #108, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Address: 67555 E Palm Canyon DrCathedral City, CA 92234
Address: 224 N Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262
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