Desert Business Association

The Desert Business Association (DBA) is Palm Springs's primary LGBTQ+ community and business organisation, founded in 1991 to represent the interests of the city's substantial gay business community and to organise the events — primarily Palm Springs Pride — that bring gay visitors to the Coachella Valley. Palm Springs has one of the highest per-capita LGBTQ+ populations of any American city; estimates vary, but the proportion of gay and lesbian residents is among the highest in the United States, and the proportion is even higher among property-owning residents. The DBA's organisational work reflects this: Palm Springs Pride, which the DBA produces, draws 110,000 people to a city of 50,000. The organisation also operates year-round programming, business networking, and advocacy for the community. The DBA's annual business directory is the most comprehensive guide to Palm Springs's gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses. For visitors seeking information about the full range of Palm Springs's gay resources beyond the Arenas Road bars, the DBA is the best starting point.