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These are the Official Events of Leather Pride 2010. Events marked with an asterisk are ASL interpreted. |
Thursday, 11 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, 12 November
Registration
Pick up your package or purchase one, if they’re still available!
2 – 5:45 pm
Location to be announced
Formal Leather Dinner*
A favorite event of past Leather Pride celebrations returns again this year, with increased capacity and a stunning new location that showcases the unique beauty and history of Palm Springs!
Join PSLOD and your fellow weekend package holders for an evening of camaraderie and a great meal at Leon’s Bar and Grill, located in the landmark modernist Donald Wexler-designed North Clubhouse of the beautiful Indian Canyons Golf Resort. Enjoy breathtaking views of mountain vistas and Walt Disney's signature fountain in the same venue frequented by stars like Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason and Johnny Carson and Presidents Johnson, Ford and Reagan.
Palm Springs culinary treasure Leon Aaron offers your choice of soul-satisfying Filet Mignon, Filet of Sole with Piccata Sauce, Breast of Chicken Marsala or Pasta Primavera with Vegatables and Marinara Sauce. All meals include three cocktails or soft drinks, a dinner salad, rolls and butter, mashed potatoes and green beans and a dessert of vanilla ice cream with seasonal berries.
Dress Code: Uniform or Formal Leathers. This event is limited to package holders only and will sell out! Only 225 packages available!
6:30 pm Cocktails, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Dinner
Leon's Bar and Grill | 1100 Murray Canyon Drive | Palm Springs, CA 92264 | map
Tool Shed/Gear Leather Backlot Party & Vendor Market
After a three-year hiatus, the Tool Shed and Gear return with their popular Backlot Party. For one night only, both businesses transform their rear parking lot into an outdoor beer garden complete with full liquor service, great music and a fantastic collection of Southern California’s finest leather and fetish vendors. Join hundreds of hot men for hard cruising, healthy pours and singular shopping. Win unique prizes in the Mr. Palm Springs Leather Class of 2011 Raffle too!
8 pm – 2 am
Tool Shed | 600 E Sunny Dunes | Palm Springs, CA 92264 | map
Saturday, 13 November
Afternoon Cruise Party & Vendor Market
On Saturday, the Vendor Market moves to The Barracks—Your Leather, Boot, Uniform, Fetish, Cruise Destination. Enjoy an afternoon of hot sun and hot men at the largest patio bar in the desert. Tattoo and piercing services also 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*
After last year’s huge success, the spectacular Palm Springs Convention Center will once again play host to the ever-popular 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 2011. Categories include Bar/Cruise Wear, Physique and Formal Leather. Emceed by the incomparable International Mr. Leather 1992, Lenny Broberg. A silent and live auction will compliment the festivities.
Tickets $20 (includes admission to the Victory Dark Dance following the contest); Admission included in VIP Weekend Package
Doors Open: 6 pm, Contest: 7 – 10 pm
Palm Springs Convention Center, Primrose Ballroom | Corner of East Amado Road and North Calle Alvarado | Palm Springs, CA 92262 | map
Victory Dark Dance
Celebrate the sashing of our newest Mr. Palm Springs Leather at the Victory Dark Dance, immediately following the contest. Back by popular demand is Phoenix’s DJ Doom, spinning his trademark mix of Circuit, Trance, Techno, Breakbeat and House trax. Enjoy a night of deep, fun dance 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
Palm Springs Convention Center, Primrose Ballroom | Corner of East Amado Road and North Calle Alvarado | Palm Springs, CA 92262 | map
Sunday, 14 November
Elbow Grease's Turning Up the Heat Pool Party/Barbecue*
Mr. Palm Springs Leather—in his first official duty—hosts this super-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 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 |
