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Pride in the Desert (Vanlife Pride)

About this event

Vanlife Pride's yearly gathering for LGBTQIA+ nomads near Quartzsite, building queer community in a safe space at the start of the year. All ages are welcome. There's an Elder Queers meetup and a potluck, plus an allyship workshop that allies are asked to attend.

Free, with a requested donation of $10 or more. Registration opens November 1, 2026.

All rigs are welcome, but you must be fully self-contained: no toilets, water or trash service. Dogs on a strict leash.

The pin is Quartzsite itself. Vanlife Pride emails the exact BLM site to registered attendees the week of the event, and the daily schedule comes in the welcome email.

Check the latest details with the organizer in RME. The website does not show member lists, chats or exact map pins or route stops.

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