A WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Greetings folks:
On behalf of The Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert (PSLOD), and the leather community of Palm Springs, I’m excited to welcome you to PS Leather Pride™ 2025, GODS OF LEATHER! As always, we have many diverse events scheduled to make your Palm Springs Leather Pride™ Experience more memorable than ever. And the events that you have come to know and love, are taking on some new elements I’m certain you’ll enjoy. We have started even earlier this year to offer you more value through sponsorships, more time to plan your travel- and, just more overall. This year we’re calling our celebration GODS OF LEATHER, harkening our desire to provide you with a celestial experience. We have become increasingly more diverse as a community. You will see that we are focused on inclusion and we are making every effort to extend our reach to all facets of Kink and Fetish. We encourage you to be curious. Ask questions. The opposite of fear is education. It might not be your thing, but you'll be less likely to "yuck someone else's yum" if you learn a bit about it.
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank our generous returning sponsors and welcome our new ones, as well. It takes a village to make a weekend like this. PS Leather Pride™ is the only completely volunteer driven Leather, Kink, and Fetish event in the world. ALL of the monies generated go to support PSLOD and other LGBTQIA+ organizations. That's something we are extremely proud to share with you, and do for you.
This year, we invite you to celebrate like the gods of old. Celebrate what feels good, what turns us on, what gets us off, is a privilege and our right. Our kinks, our swirls, and everything in between. The ultimate distraction from turbulent global woes. I look forward to greeting each and every one of you, so stop me if you see me and say hello. And, more than anything, on behalf all of my PSLOD hims, hers, and thems -we want you to have the very best time ever!
Yours in service and respect,
David Dunn
President
Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert
REGISTRATION @ Hotel ZOSO, 12pm - 6pm
Welcome to Hotel Zoso, our Official Host Hotel! Join us in the Encore Lobby to pick up your pre-registration PS Leather Pride™ package, swag bag, t-shirt, and more. Have a drink in the lobby, this is your first opportunity to meet other event attendees. Here, you can also easily purchase tickets to individual events, and tons of all new merchandise—all weekend long! And, the LGBTQ+ Archive of Palm Springs, has set up a special exhibit in the Hotel Zoso's Encore lobby.
Registration will be open Thursday-Saturday to provide information on all the events. Here, you can also “ask the locals” -our fantastic group of PSLOD volunteers, for anything from dining suggestions, to shopping excursions, to cruising spot directions, in our fair city.
Hotel ZOSO
150 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
BROTHERS IN RECOVERY @ Hotel ZOSO
For our brothers in recovery, multiple meetings open to all persons interested in their personal recovery and the Leather, Kink, Fetish, and SM life, will be offered. There is a room for you to gather just off the lobby in Hotel Zoso. Scheduled daily meeting times will be at the 10's (10AM & 10PM), starting Thursday at 10PM.
WELCOME TO PS LEATHER PRIDE 2025 @ Hunters
The Official Welcome Party, 6pm - 9pm
Come on over to Hunters on Arenas and meet our 2026 class of contestants. All our contestants for Mr. Palm Springs Leather will be formally introduced and say a few words, so here is your first chance to pick your favorites! This event has traditionally become like a homecoming for leather folk from all around the world to reconnect and start the weekend off on a high note.
A non-ticketed event, donations are welcome, cash bar.
Hunters
302 E Arenas Rd
Palm Springs
REGISTRATION @ Hotel ZOSO, 9am - 6pm
Welcome to Hotel Zoso, our Official Host Hotel! Join us in the Encore Lobby to pick up your pre-registration PS Leather Pride™ package, swag bag, t-shirt, and more. Have a drink in the lobby, this is your first opportunity to meet other event attendees. Here, you can also easily purchase tickets to individual events, and merchandise—all weekend long!
Registration will be open Thursday-Saturday to provide information on all the events. Here, you can also “ask the locals” -our fantastic group of PSLOD volunteers, for anything from dining suggestions, to shopping excursions, to cruising spot directions, in our fair city.
SPEAKER SERIES @ Hotel ZOSO, Noon-1:30pm
Conducted by Eisenhower Health, top medical professionals will be presenting on topics of high interest and importance to our leather and kink community.
A non-ticketed event, donation of $10 is suggested
Hotel ZOSO
150 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
PLUNGE @ CCBC, 12 Noon - 5pm
Plunge, our PS Leather Pride™ world-famous pool party takes over CCBC, the largest full-service, clothing optional, gay men’s resort in the country. Featuring hot men and cool vibes, come dip into the pool and indulge in all the debauchery that CCBC has to offer. Had enough of the glorious sun on your skin? Step into one of the many themed play spaces and, um- regroup. At CCBC, clothing is always optional. Lockers are available. Lookers are, too! Pace yourselves, men. You don’t want to come too early at this one- *wink.
Tickets $50
$60 at the door
Cash bar. Official PS Leather Pride™ Merchandise will be available for purchase here
CLEAR BAGS ONLY ARE PERMITTED IN THE RESORT
CCBC
68300 Gay Resort Drive
Cathedral City
THE FORMAL LEATHER PARTY & AUCTION @ Hotel ZOSO 6pm - 9pm
The formal leather event of the leather year in Palm Springs! Don your best gear, and come meet and socialize with hot leather men from all over the world. An indoor/outdoor cocktail reception followed by a sit-down buffet dinner. Last year, people raved about the food, and this year, our chef has promised to outdo himself! While you’re socializing, check out and bid on one (or more) of the many fantastic items in our silent auction. Followed by a rooftop Cigar Space under the stars, and many, many more surprises.
Tickets $140
Reduced cash well bar, cash premium bar,
Silent and Live Auction offerings.
Hotel ZOSO
150 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
DARK ALLEY MARKETPLACE @ Toolshed, 6pm - 1:30am
Fasten your seat-belts folks, the famous Dark Alley is back! Rob Cole, owner of the world-renowned Levi-Leather Bar the Toolshed, will turn it out for us again this year. An elaborate collection of leather vendors and artisans, last year, this event played host to over 2100 hot leather revelers. A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED event.
Tickets $15 (avoid the lines and get your ticket in advance)
Cash bar.
Food items available for purchase.
The Tool Shed
600 E Sunny Dunes
Palm Springs
REGISTRATION @ Hotel ZOSO, 9am - 12 Noon
Welcome to Hotel Zoso, our Official Host Hotel! Join us in the Encore Lobby to pick up your pre-registration PS Leather Pride™ package, swag bag, t-shirt, and more. Have a drink in the lobby, this is your first opportunity to meet other event attendees. Here, you can also easily purchase tickets to individual events, and merchandise—all weekend long!
Registration will be open Thursday through Saturday to provide information on all the events. Here, you can also “ask the locals” -our fantastic group of PSLOD volunteers, for anything from dining suggestions, to shopping excursions, to cruising spot directions, in our fair city.
POOLSIDE YOGA with TRACEY AND TIM @ Hotel ZOSO, 10am-11am
And now for something COMPLETELY different! If you missed this last year, DON’T make the same mistake twice! You don't have to have a fetish for fitness to jump in on this one. Join the completely fabulous duo of Tracey Engelking and Tim Wood, poolside at the Hotel ZOSO for a bit of morning yoga. This ain't your mama's yoga class. No mat? No problem. We got you covered. Tracey leads the most popular yoga class in Palm Springs- her style is very untraditional and her song selections make you forget it's a work out! Tim will keep you in line and in stitches. This event is open to the entire community. For those who like to start their day with a little downward doggie style. First Timer-Beginner-Intermediate.
Tickets $10 at the door.
SPEAKER SERIES @ Hotel ZOSO, Noon-1:30pm
Conducted by Eisenhower Health, top medical professionals will be presenting on topics of high interest and importance to our leather and kink community.
TRACEY ENGELKING & TIM WOOD
A non-ticketed event, donation of $10 is suggested
Hotel ZOSO
150 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
PLUNGE 2 @ CCBC, Noon - 5pm
Plunge, our PS Leather Pride™ world-famous pool party takes over CCBC, the largest full-service, clothing optional, gay men’s resort in the country for round 2. Featuring hot men and cool vibes, come dip into the pool and indulge in all the debauchery that CCBC has to offer. Come take a second lap around the playrooms and then hang by the pool. Same location, same situation, fresh prospects and, all new playmates.
Tickets $50
$60 at the door
Cash bar. Official PS Leather Pride™ Merchandise will be available for purchase here
CLEAR BAGS ONLY ARE PERMITTED IN THE RESORT
CCBC
68300 Gay Resort Drive
Cathedral City
THE OFFICIAL CIGAR SOCIAL @ The Terrace, Hotel Zoso, 2pm - 5pm
Welcome back to the Zoso Cigar Lounge, where men are men, and deep fetish is just a Tuesday. Come be where the smoking hot cigar daddies are. The bar is stocked with a wide range of Bourbon and Whiskey options for your enjoyment.
Tickets $15 (in advance to avoid the lines)
$20 at the door
Cash bar, premium top shelf offerings.
Hotel ZOSO (2nd floor terrace)
150 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
THE CONTEST, MR. PS LEATHER 2026 @ Hotel ZOSO, 6pm-8:30pm
Have we got a show for you! The battle for the sash is on! The raucous and outrageous duo, Christopher Durbin (Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2016) and Rosemary Galore (Palm Springs Drag Royalty) will be your returning hosts for the evening. Special guest performers. Have we got some hot contestants for you? Hell, yes, we do! Doing us proud, straight to IML.
*** All attending to be seated by 5:45pm
Tickets $60
$70 at the door
Cash bar, no intermission
Hotel ZOSO
150 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
GO DEEP! DUNGEON & PLAY PARTY @ Hotel Zoso, 9pm - 2am
The official dungeon/play party of Palms Springs Leather Pride.
We launched this party last year, and if you haven’t heard about it, what planet have you been visiting?
No Blanche, this IS NOT a dance party!
We’re expecting an even bigger group than last year, where both dungeon and play space were filled right up until closing, shed your clothes and inhibitions and let loose (no pun intended) for our big evening finale!
Tickets: This is a separate ticketed event and not included in any packages
$50 in advance / $60 at the door
Hotel ZOSO
150 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs
DARK ALLEY MARKETPLACE 2 @ Toolshed, 6pm - 1:30am
The party continues. An elaborate collection of leather vendors and artisans take over the alley behind Toolshed, to party under the stars.
Non-ticketed event, donations are welcome
Cash bar, food available for purchase
The Tool Shed
600 E Sunny Dunes
Palm Springs
Beer Bust Official Closing Party @ The Tool Shed, 1pm-8pm
Tool Shed is opening early to give you more time to say goodbye. Great music, cheap beer, hot bartenders and all the hot men you’ve come to expect at the Tool Shed. Get your boots blacked, and your tarot cards read. And, don't forget to stop by the DAP table on the way in to get your Doxy dose to cure whatever might be ailing you from the long weekend of “events".
A non-ticketed event, donations are welcome
The Tool Shed
600 E Sunny Dunes
Palm Springs