We’ve been wondering aloud what the Palm Springs Pride theme will be this year. “Rainbow Bridge Over Troubled Waters” with Randy Rainbow as the Grand Marshall? I’m sure we’ll know soon enough. I bring it up as San Diego celebrates Pride this weekend with a theme of “Justice With Joy.” It’s not a particularly joyful year by any means, but the theme does have a nice ring to it.
If you’re attending San Diego Pride, please #ILoveGayPride in your posts and tag @gaydesertguide with some of your selfies! Me? I’m at Gay Wine in Sonoma escaping the heat for a few days.
Remember to download our calendar of events from the homepage of GayDesertGuide.LGBT. Â I keep a copy on my fridge for reference.
This Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings
July 15–17, 2022
We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events: San Diego Pride, Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage, “We’re Still Here” Encore from A Cabbello, Summer Sing-A-Long: South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, OutFest LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Gay Wine Weekend, Comedy & Cocktails at the Kimpton Rowan, Nancy Wilson’s Heart, Gel Nails Workshop..and more!
Cheer on colorful floats & parade participants to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ community at the San Diego Pride Parade on Saturday, July 16, kicking off in Hillcrest at 10 am. This year’s theme is “Justice with Joy.” The Pride Festival is your time to be OUT and PROUD on Saturday, July 16 from 11 am–10 pm and Sunday, July 17 from 11 am–9 pm. This is San Diego’s largest 2-day event highlighting the best in LGBTQ entertainment, interactive exhibits, cultural presentations, and community resources. More info
Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage
Grab your friends and your passport to new adventures with Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage, running from now through Friday, August 12. Come hungry! Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage is an annual tradition of sizzling specials and tantalizing treats for the community to enjoy. Participating restaurants run the gamut from State Fare at the Ritz-Carlton, Willie’s Modern Fare, Las Casuelas Nuevas, and Haus of Poke, to Krispy Kreme and many more. It not only helps local restaurants during slower months, your $10 wristband is also a fundraiser for local nonprofits. More info
“We’re Still Here” Encore
A Cabbello, Men Making Magical Music presents an encore performance of We’re Still Here!, a tribute to the musical genius of Stephen Sondheim and modern Broadway composers, on Sunday, July 17 at 4 pm. Following the success of their first with-audience performance in two years this past May, the “BelloGents” of A Cabbello are back at the request of their host CV Rep Playhouse for this special “one show only” concert. Get tickets
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Out on the Mountain
Fri. Sep 9 from 6 pm–midnight at Six Flags Magic Mountain
On the Air at KGAY 106.5
KGAY 106.5 and Gay Desert Guide have your chance to WIN tickets to Out on the Mountain at Six Flags Magic Mountain! The event takes place Friday, September 9 from 6 pm–midnight. The entire park goes gay for the night, which provides a safe and inclusive environment of fun for the LGBTQ community, with rides, dance parties, and performers. Enter to win on the KGAY Contest Page
KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs is “The Pride of the Valley,” and you can show your Pride by proudly wearing our rainbow logo! Check out our selection of apparel and other items emblazoned with the best radio station call letters: KGAY!Shop now
The KGAY 106.5 Retro Lunch airs Monday through Friday at noon, with DJ Galaxy (Vincent Corrales) and DJ Eric Ornelas playing an hour of their high-energy throwback mixes. On Sundays, we put all five hours together for the Retro Sunday Brunch from 11 am–4 pm. Perfect pool party music! Listen Online
San Diego Pride
Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage
“We’re Still Here” Encore
