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Here are the Official Events of Leather Pride 2009. Events marked with an asterisk are ASL interpreted. |
Thursday, 12 November
Meet & Greet
Pick up your registration packet, mingle with friends, and meet the Mr. Palm Springs Leather Contestants and Judges at this first official event of Leather Pride!
9 pm – Midnight
Hunters | 302 E. Arenas Road | Palm Springs, CA 92262 | map
Friday, 13 November
Registration
Pick up your package or purchase one, if they’re still available! Single tickets will be available for the contest, dance and pool party. Cash sales only.
2 – 5:45 pm
The Barracks | 67-625 E. Palm Canyon Drive | Cathedral City, CA 92234 | map
Formal Leather Dinner, Presented by Pulp Magazine*
A favorite event of past Leather Pride celebrations returns for 2009! Join PSLOD and your fellow weekend package holders for an evening of camaraderie and an outstanding buffet meal prepared by Russ Olden, former chef de cuisine at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and executive chef at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Plus, light up and enjoy a stogie in the LeatherMatch.com Cigar Tent, located just outside the banquet room.
Service includes:
- Two-hour open bar
- LeatherMatch.com Cigar Tent
- Fondue and seafood appetizers
- Hot and cold passed hors d’oeuvres
- Hand-carved grilled meat station, including smoked filet mignon, turkey breast, split chicken, and beer bratwurst
- Fresh, made-to-order pasta
- Gourmet Mexican buffet
- Grilled vegetable antipasti, cheeses, breads
- Petit-Fours, berries, cookies, and Grand-Marnier fudge brownies
Dress Code: Uniform or Formal Leathers
This event is limited to VIP Package Holders only and will sell out! Check our home page for package availability.
6:30 pm Cocktails, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Dinner
The Commissary | 69620 Highway 111 | Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 | map
A Night in Black Leather, Presented by Pulp Magazine
Leather Pride Cruise Night at the Tool Shed, Palm Spring’s neighborhood Leather and Levi bar. The official Friday night gathering for Leather Pride. Meet old friends and make new ones!
10 pm – 2 am
Tool Shed | 600 E Sunny Dunes | Palm Springs, CA 92264 | map
Saturday, 14 November
Afternoon Cruise Party & Vendor Market
Enjoy an afternoon of hot sun and hot men at the largest patio bar in the desert, The Barracks--Your Leather, Boot, Uniform, Fetish, Cruise Destination. Shop our boutique collection of Southern California’s finest leather and fetish goods vendors at the Leather Pride 2009 Vendor Market. Piercing and tattooing services will also be available!
Cruise Party: 2 – 6 pm; Vendor Market: 2 pm – 12 midnight
The Barracks | 67-625 E. Palm Canyon Drive | Cathedral City, CA 92234 | map
Mr. Palm Springs Leather Contest*
See this year’s hot contestants vie for the opportunity to represent and serve Palm Spring’s Leather/Fetish/BDSM Community throughout 2010. Categories include Bar/Cruise Wear, Physique and Formal Leather. Hosted by the incomparable International Mr. Leather 1992, Lenny Broberg. A silent and live auction of luxury vacation, premium gift and high-quality erotica items will complement the festivities.
Tickets $20 (includes admission to the Recon Victory Dark Dance following the contest); Admission included in VIP Weekend Package
Doors Open: 6 pm, Contest: 7 – 10 pm
NEW LOCATION: Palm Springs Convention Center, Primrose Ballroom | Corner of East Amado Road and North Calle Alvarado | Palm Springs, CA 92262 | map
Recon Victory Dark Dance
Celebrate the sashing of our newest Mr. Palm Springs Leather at the Victory Dark Dance, immediately following the contest. Enjoy a night of deep, dark vibes suitable for all durty dance pigs. It’s the year’s biggest leather/fetish dance party, and it’s not to be missed!
Tickets $20 (complimentary with contest admission); Admission included in VIP Weekend Package
10 pm – 3 am
NEW LOCATION: Palm Springs Convention Center, Primrose Ballroom | Corner of East Amado Road and North Calle Alvarado | Palm Springs, CA 92262 | map
Sunday, 15 November
Turning Up the Heat Pool Party/Barbecue*
Mr. Palm Springs Leather--in his first official duty--hosts this ever-popular clothing-optional pool party, featuring the infamous Elbow Grease Soaked T-Shirt Contest. Burgers, dogs, chicken, sides and soft drinks will be served.
Tickets $20; Admission included in VIP Weekend Package
11 am – 2 pm
Helios | 280 East Mel Avenue | Palm Springs, CA 92262 | map
Tom of Finland Foundation Beer Bust Benefit & Vendor Market
The notorious Barracks Sunday Beer Bust is the official closing event of Leather Pride. Enjoy hot men and support the Tom of Finland Foundation in its efforts to protect and preserve his legacy of erotic art. The Leather Pride Vendor Market continues as well!
A donation to the Foundation will be requested at the door.
Beer Bust Benefit: 2 – 8 pm; Vendor Market: 2 pm – 8 pm
The Barracks | 67-625 E. Palm Canyon Drive | Cathedral City, CA 92234 | map |
