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If you’re into leather, maybe you’ll want to be locked up in Palm Springs the last weekend of October.
For the those that love leather, Palm Springs Leather Pride is more than just an event. Expect a weekend full of competitions, shows, shops, and most importantly an opportunity to give to an organisation that funds the leather/SM/fetish community.
For over two decades, the Palm Springs leather community has welcomed the world to our desert paradise each year in the Fall, when temperatures are dropping elsewhere but where we still enjoy the sun and warm weather.
Today, Palm Springs Leather Pride Weekend is one of our city’s most popular LGBT events and one of the largest, longest-running, and most successful Leather events in the country.
Mr. Palm Springs Leather the contest continues to call the Palm Springs Air Museum its home. Where better than an airplane hangar with military aircraft from the First World War through the Vietnam Conflict.
VIP attendees enjoy a private cocktail reception and a private tour of the museum before the contest.
This year’s street fair/cruise alley INFERNAL at the Barrack’s 2-acre parking lot will run for 2 nights both Fri and Sat with live DJ and the Bullet Bar Cigar Lounge. Sunday’s pool party “Swine & swim” an entirely new production hosted by PIGS: Perverted Interacial Guys which will be a bit of pig, a bit of grub and lots more pig.
Returning by popular demand is Esteban Bartolo’s Saturday pool play party or what we’re calling Wild Safari. Mr. Palm Springs Leather Jax Kelly will host his very own pool play party on Friday.
There’s also ATOMIC the Victory Dance, BDSM Sessions, GARS & Gears, the Meet & Greet, a TOOLSHED event and several more still being worked on and confirmed.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Andreas Hotel & Spa, Hilton Palm Springs, Alcazar Palm Springs, Casa Cody
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Colony Palms is charming has a
great pool & offers great value for money.
For further information and advice on
Palm Springs Leather Pride, Website
Palm Springs has a number of gay bars and clubs most of which are located around Canyon Drive in down town area.
Recline in a lounge chair on the poolside patio enveloped by lush greenery. In the evening put on a vinyl record and gather for cocktails in a splendid living room boasting vibrant mid-century furnishings
This mid-century modern home will make your stay enjoyable & relaxing, open concept bright space with a large, private backyard, salt-water pool & mountain views. Centrally located
Mid-century modern centrally located in the desirable Sunmor neighborhood. The large private backyard contains a saltwater pool and spa with mountain views, and a covered dining/BBQ area.
Open the yellow terrace doors and bring the outdoors in for breakfast at this plant-filled hideaway. Hop on the bikes and take a leisurely tour through the neighborhood, then soak up by the pool
Palm Springs Leather Pride 2018
Most of the gay bars in Palm Springs are located in and around Arenas Road, on the corner of the Hard Rock Hotel. Busy Club hunters is for those who like to dance while Street bar offers a more relaxed alternative with a large terrace. In the centre its easy to walk from bar to bar, but temperatures can be quite high. Most people will rent a car and explore the greater Cochella valley.
The Hilton Palm Springs is nestled at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, only steps from luxury boutiques, art galleries and charming cafes. facilities, include a day spa and gourmet dining options.
Featuring a modern design, this Palm Springs hotel offers an outdoor pool, hot tub and a pool patio. Rooms feature bathrobes and free WiFi. Complimentary coffee, tea, juice, espresso, and fresh pastries
Set in the heart of central Palm Springs, California, this adults only hotel and spa offers a free continental breakfast every morning and a landscaped courtyard with a swimming pool. Free on-site parking
Surrounded by lush gardens in Palm Springs, this historic inn offers views of the San Jacinto mountains. With adobe hacienda architecture, each air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi and cable TV.
There is so much more to do in Palm Springs then just sit by the pool, like Joshua Tree National Park is an oasis in the center of the desert, Indian Canyons located 6 miles south of central Palm Springs, The Living Desert a zoo and botanical garden located in the desert.