Even in the heat of summer, Palm Springs is the place to be!The popular southern California city is home to thousands of queer people in fact, nearly half of the population is made up of out and proud members of the LGBTQ+ community.Although there's plenty of rich LGBTQ+ culture to experience year-round in Palm Springs, Splash House is the prime music festival to attend as a healthy mix of queer people and allies come together to dance under the desert sun for a thrilling weekend.With headliners that have included Diplo, Disclosure, John Summit, SG Lewis, and many more over the years, the special event serves as a love letter to Palm Springs and its inclusive community. See on Instagram There's truly no other music festival quite like Splash House, as tourists and locals have the perfect opportunity to appreciate everything Palm Springs has to offer. During the day, attendees get to explore three fun properties that throw epic pool parties: Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs, and The Saguaro Palm Springs. Plus, Splash house typically takes place over two weekends in August, so there's double the opportunity to make memories at this festival.Once the sun goes down, ravers put on their favorite outfits and head to the Palm Springs Air Museum for some late night fun. Personally, I've seen some of the best DJ sets of my life at this iconic after party. Everyone is experiencing true euphoria as they dance the night away, clack their fans, and make new friends each night of the festival.However, if you're not the type of person who likes to party all day and night, Palm Springs serves as an incredible backdrop to enjoy some relaxation despite the jam-packed festival schedule. See on Instagram The Dunes Hotel is just one of the ideal properties to book so you can easily escape all of the infectious noise blasting throughout the festivities. Located right next to all of the adorable restaurants and gay bars downtown, its literally walking distance to any of the hotspots that travelers can check out in Palm Springs once they need a break from dancing and partying.Plus, it's important to not sleep on all of the tasty food options at your disposal. While it may be easy to hit up a fast-food chain during a festival weekend, local eateries like Farm, Koffi Coffee, and Broken Yolk Cafe have diverse menus that'll satisfy any cravings.It's never too late to experience queer joy at a memorable and special festival like Splash House in Palm Springs. Also, don't be afraid to check out safe spaces like these alone. Yes, it's common to see many people travel in groups, but don't ever rob yourself the opportunity to join a rave family as a solo traveler. There's a community out there waiting for you!This fabulous trip was provided by Splash House and Visit Greater Palm Springs.