Out on the Mountain

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Out on the Mountain
Founded2008
FounderRay Rhodes, Out Ventures
Headquarters
Valencia, CA
,
U.S.
Website OutontheMountain.com

Out on the Mountain is the annual lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Pride event held at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Over 5,000 people attend this annual Southern California event of thrill rides and private LGBTQ party. [1]

The 2024 event was held on August 16, 2024 with performers Kylie Sonique Love and Luxx Noir London from RuPaul's Drag Race and Alice Chater. [2] [3]

History

Out on the Mountain is the creation of Six Flags Magic Mountain with Ray Rhodes and Out Ventures in 2008. [4]

Past performers have included Tyler Glenn of the Neon Trees, Jessica Sutta of The Pussycat Dolls, Martha Wash (“It's Raining Men”), Jessica Sanchez (American Idol), Daniel Joseph Baker (America's Got Talent), RuPaul's Drag Race stars (Alaska, [5] Chad Michaels, Trinity Taylor, [6] Shangela, Aja, Raven, [7] Courtney Act, Derrick Barry, Delta Work, Pandora Boxx, Ariel Versace, Mariah Balenciaga, and Salina EsTitties [8] ), and pop stars (Alexis Jordan, Maty Noyes, Natalia Kills, Kaya Stewart, and The Future X).

On its tenth anniversary, Out on the Mountain had Derrick Barry from RuPaul's Drag Race perform. [9]

On its fifteenth anniversary, Out on the Mountain had Salina EsTitties perform and Delta Work host from RuPaul's Drag Race. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Martín, Hugo (May 28, 2019). "Disneyland Paris takes over its gay pride event. Will U.S. parks do the same?". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Out on the Mountain Is Back! The Official Six Flags Magic Mountain LGBTQ Private Party/". The Fight. August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  3. ↑ Pingel, Mike (August 18, 2024). "PHOTOS! Out on the Mountain Returns to Six Flags Magic Mountain for an LGBTQ+ Pride Experience/". WeHo Times. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ "About". Out on the Mountain. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Out on the Mountain Returns with "RuPaul's Drag Race" Stars Alaska, Ariel Versace, and Mariah Balenciaga". Rage Monthly. September 6, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  6. ↑ "OUT On The Mountain At Six Flags Magic Mountain". The Pride LA. September 29, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ Hernandez, John A. (July 19, 2022). "Celebrate Pride at Six Flags". Vacationer Magazine. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ Pingel, Mike (August 16, 2023). "Six Flags Magic Mountain's OUT on the Mountain LGBTQ Night is BACK". WeHo Times. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ "OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Event with Derrick Barry". Rage Monthly Magazine. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ Pingel, Mike (August 21, 2023). "PHOTOS – OUT on the Mountain at Six Flags Magic Mountain Celebrates 15 Years". WeHo Times. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
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