Gay Desert Guide

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

💋✨ Another record has been broken on Marilyn Monroe’s 100th Birthday! and KGAY 103.1 Palm Springs is proud to have been a part!✨💋

What an incredible day in Downtown Palm Springs! More than 1,000 people showed up to participate in and witness the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Marilyn Monroe look-alikes. 🌴👠💄

Whether you came dressed as Marilyn, cheered from the sidelines, volunteered, or simply joined in the celebration, you helped create a truly historic moment for Palm Springs.

We are so proud of our community and all of the fabulousity, creativity, love, and spirit that make our LGBTQ+ community one of the very best in the world. 🌈💖

Today wasn’t just about breaking a record. It was about coming together, celebrating an icon, supporting one another, and showing the world what makes Palm Springs so special.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make history today! 🎉✨

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06/02/2026

🌈🎶Palm Springs to the World! 🎶🌈

As we celebrate Pride Month, we’re incredibly proud to share the music, voices, stories, and spirit of our community with listeners not just here in Palm Springs, but around the globe. 💖🌍

Whether you’re relaxing by the pool in Palm Springs, traveling across the country, or listening from the other side of the world, KGAY 103.1 Palm Springs is always just a voice command away.

📱 Simply say:

“Hey Siri, play KGAY Radio.”
or
“Alexa, play KGAY Radio.”

Join thousands of listeners who tune in every day for great music, community connections, and a little bit of Palm Springs sunshine wherever they are.

🌴 We are the Pride of the World, and we’re honored to be your soundtrack.

🌈🎵✨

06/01/2026

Palm Springs just broke a world record with 1,037 Marilyn Monroe look‑alikes filling downtown for a dazzling centennial celebration. Watch KESQ’s full video capturing this historic, high‑energy moment.

Palm Springs sets a new world record with 1,037 Marilyn Monroe look‑alikes in a vibrant centennial celebration captured by KESQ.

06/01/2026

Pride Month officially starts this Monday, June 1st. After our weekend, I have both a sense of civic pride and renewed sense of how important LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations continue to be.
Read Brad's Blog for more on Pride celebrations and our week ahead!

Pride Month officially starts this Monday, June 1st. After our weekend, I have both a sense of civic pride and renewed sense of how important LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations continue to be. I was away last week celebrating the milestone birthday of a good friend and fellow media maven Matt Ska...

05/31/2026

Our latest One‑Page Calendar for the month is live—printable, polished, and perfect for planning your days across June, into summer and fall. Check it out, and don’t forget: you can also submit your own event directly to our Events Calendar! https://gaydesertguide.com/new-updated-gay-desert-guide-event-calendar/

05/31/2026

Make your Palm Springs destination wedding unforgettable with 10 standout group activities—from private safaris and spa days to drag‑queen tours and desert adventures. Explore the full list from Palm Springs Life.

https://gaydesertguide.com/10-fun-group-activities-for-your-palm-springs-destination-wedding/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social

05/30/2026

🐾💦 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible KGAY 103.1 Palm Springs Community Engagement Team, Brent Ries and Renato Lopes our amazing morning show host John Taylor and our Community Engagement Manager Mitchell Battersby who showed up and absolutely rocked it at the Pool Party For A Cause supporting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter! 🌈☀️

From welcoming guests and spreading community spirit to helping create such an amazing energy throughout the event, your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed. Events like this are successful because people like YOU step up, show up, and support our community with heart.

We are so proud of this team and thankful for everyone who helped make today such a fun and meaningful event. 💖🐶

05/30/2026

Plan the perfect summer escape to Lake Arrowhead with lakeside dining, scenic hikes, village charm, and cool mountain air. A refreshing alpine retreat just a short drive away. Read the full guide from Palm Springs Life.

Discover the perfect summer day in Lake Arrowhead with lakeside dining, scenic hikes, village shopping, and cool mountain air. A refreshing alpine escape. palmspringslife.com

05/30/2026

Metro UK takes readers inside Palm Springs—called the queerest town in America—where desert drag, retro motels, and the hottest Pride energy define a one‑of‑a‑kind LGBTQ+ oasis. A must‑read look at our city’s vibrant culture!

https://gaydesertguide.com/inside-palm-springs-drag-desert-culture-retro-motels-the-queerest-town-in-america/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social