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White Party is the biggest gay event in Palm Springs, running annually for over 3 decades (which started with only a few hundred people).
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36 of 196 countries
US State rank
16 of 50 statesincluding Washington D.C.
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Grab your crew (and all your white clothing!) to kick off White Party in Palm Springs at the hosting hotel or even go by yourself. If there's one gay circuit party you absolutely cannot miss in the USA, this is it! So buckle up, babes, because we're about to go for a ride.
Event Details
White Party Palm Springs is where desert heat meets cool beats. It's a weekend of epic circuit nights, pool parties, and more at this legendary event. In fact, it's described as the mother of all circuit parties and the ultimate kickoff to the circuit season on the West Coast. There is a Friday night event, pool party, late night dancing and a T Dance on Sunday.
White Party Pool Parties
Get your swimsuits ready, because the pool parties at White Party Palm Springs are off the charts! These sizzling events are a splash-tastic mashup of hunky men in swimwear, and pulsating fun. Spend your day poolside, soak up the sun, and dive into a sea of hard-earned abs. Saturday and Sunday are all about private loungers, signature White Party drinks, mind-blowing sound and video, international DJs and steamy go-go boys.
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Friday - The Drag-tastic Dance Kickoff
The weekend kicks off with fabulous drag performances and dancing that will leave you gagging. It's the perfect appetizer for the epic weekend ahead!
Saturday - The Main Event
Saturday night is the main course, baby! Thousands of men from around the globe will be dancing their hearts out, all dressed in pristine white. The Palm Springs Convention Center transforms into an iconic alternate universe that will blow your mind and body away.
Sunday - T Dance Extravaganza
Prepare for a T Dance like no other! Under the spectacular desert skies and warm afternoon breezes, White Party boasts the largest outdoor T Dance in the world. State-of-the-art sound, lighting, video, and White Party dancers will have you grooving all day and night.
Sunday Night Climax
As the Tea Dance comes to an end, guest DJs will take over and keep the beats flowing into the morning. Get ready for a high-energy climax that will have you dancing until the sun comes up!
NOTE: Plan well ahead and book your hotel early to secure your spot at the most epic party of the year, hotels book up early. Don't miss your chance to be part of the White Party Palm Springs legend!
Popular Gay Bars in Palm Springs
Streetbar, Stacy's Palm Springs, Hunters, Blackbook, Oscar's, and The Roost Lounge.
Other Popular Gay Events
Palm Springs Pride Festival, International Bear Convergence, and Palm Springs Leather Pride.
Palm Springs Bisexual & Gay Resorts
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Crowd
- 21+
- Asexual
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Intersex
- Lesbian
- Muscle
- Queer
- Transgender
Music
- Dance
- EDM
- Electropop
- House
- Techno
Nearby events
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