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The Pride of the Planet broadcastings from the Coachella Valley at 103.1 FM. Streaming at KGAYPalmSprings.com. A service of GayDesertGuide.LGBT

KGAY’s new blog is live! Brad shares why #SupportYourStation Week matters, plus highlights for XOXO Palm Springs, Indio Pride, and the Equality Wine & Food Fest—with even more inside. #ILoveGayPalmSprings

Our Top events for the weekend. But first, Brad's blog: In a little under two weeks, KGAY is embarking on its second #SupportYourStation Week. It's a time where we ask you, our listeners, to support our efforts with a modest monetary gift. And our Big Splash Pool Party will bring us all together…

Newsweek explores how Pride Month has evolved within the Trump and MAGA era—from shifting rhetoric to growing political tensions. See how LGBTQ+ visibility and activism are navigating today’s landscape. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ…

The LGBTQ+ travel world is mourning the loss of IGLTA CEO John Tanzella, a leader whose vision and heart shaped the industry for 20 years. Read Brad's tribute and IGLTA’s official statement and learn how his legacy will be honored. #IGLTA #LGBTQTravel #InMemoriam

Get ready for XOXO Palm Springs! Palm Springs Life highlights 12 standout events across art, music, design, and culture. Explore the festival’s most exciting experiences and plan your must‑see moments. #PalmSprings #XOXOFestival #ArtsAndCulture

Palm Springs Life spotlights XOXO Palm Springs, a 12‑day festival filled with art, culture, music, film, and design. See how this new event transforms the city into a creative hub. #PalmSprings #XOXOFestival #ArtsAndCulture

This Week in #ILoveGayPalmSprings {Reporting from West Hollywood, CA, and WeHo Pride. It had been 12 years since I last attended this celebration, one of the premier pride's in the country. Back then, GayDesertGuide was a fledgling website that I had launched a year earlier. To make ends meet, I…

Indio is making history with its first city‑sponsored Pride celebration—years in the making and powered by community advocacy. Read how this milestone came to life in The Indio Post and what it means for the city’s future. #IndioPride #LGBTQCommunity #CoachellaValley

The Palm Springs Equality Wine and Food Fest returns with 100+ wines, local food, entertainment, and a mission to uplift diverse creators. Watch the KESQ interview with the event's producers and explore how this festival blends flavor, community, and purpose. #PalmSprings #WineFestival #LGBTQEvents

Palm Springs launches XOXO, a new festival spotlighting the city’s rich arts and culture scene. From performances to exhibitions, discover how this event celebrates local creativity and community. #PalmSprings #XOXOFestival #ArtsAndCulture

Pride Month has taken on a sharply different tone in the Trump era, and Newsweek breaks down how LGBTQ+ visibility, activism, and political messaging have evolved within the MAGA movement. From shifting rhetoric to internal divisions over LGBTQ+ rights, the article explores how Pride has become a flashpoint in today’s political climate. Dive into the full piece to understand the forces shaping this year’s national conversation.

Reporting from West Hollywood, CA, and WeHo Pride. It had been 12 years since I last attended this celebration, one of the premier pride's in the country. Back then, GayDesertGuide was a fledgling website that I had launched a year earlier. To make ends meet, I sold ad space in Frontiers Magazine with whom I had done a consulting project to bring them into the digital age. I had done the same with Palm Springs Life two years earlier. We shared a booth that year of 2014 and the scant photos I have of the event placed our booth this year at roughly the same spot along San Vicente near Santa Monica Blvd.