The 16th annual Out on the mountainthe LGBTQ Pride community event, once again took over Six Flags Magic Mountain with a private party that provided thousands of LGBTQ+ community members with a safe, inclusive and fun evening. The event was not open to the public and the private party began at 6 p.m. and lasted until midnight.
Out on the mountain at Six Flags Magic Mountain – Photo by Mike Pingel for WEHO TIMESUpon entering, guests were greeted by Sylvester the Cat and Daffy Duck for a photo before heading into short lines for high-energy roller coaster rides and attractions throughout the park, including Wonder Woman Flight of Courage, West Coast Racers, CraZanity, Buccaneer, Goliath, Grand American Carousel, Jammin’ Bumpers, JUSTICE LEAGUE™: Battle for Metropolis, LEX LUTHOR: Drop of Doom and THE RIDDLER’s Revenge.
Out on the mountain at Six Flags Magic Mountain – Photo by Mike Pingel for WEHO TIMESThroughout the night, three DJs played several dance parties: DJ Ray Rhodes was on the Full Throttle Main Stage, DJ SRO was at the METRO PARK Pub and the Fullce Party took place with DJ Les Ortiz at DC UNIVERSE.
The first drag show began at 8 p.m. at the Metro Park Pub and included performances by Jenna Diamond, Fernanda La Mas, Loveroxx and Karma Sutra.
Full Throttle’s main stage came to life as the Out on the Mountain Dancers entertained the crowd with their energetic moves before and during their performances. Samantha Starrland hosted the stage and kept the crowd entertained.
Former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Kylie Sonique Love (winner of season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars) and Luxx Noir London (season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race) both performed for the audience, who enjoyed every moment.
Musician Alice Charter then took the stage to perform two songs, including her newly released single “Don’t Let My Boyfriend Get in Your Way.”
Out on the mountain at Six Flags Magic Mountain – Photo by Mike Pingel for WEHO TIMESThe program on the main stage ended around 11 p.m., so that guests had a whole hour to enjoy the rides one last time.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has gone the extra mile for the private Out on the Mountain event, providing a safe and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community. Out on the Mountain isn’t just about drag queens and thrill rides; the event is held in partnership with several community organizations including The OUTreach Center, wayOUT, PFLAG Santa Clarita, local GSA chapters, and many others.
“This is an inclusive Pride event that attracts the Southern California community every year, as well as communities from across the country and even other countries,” said David Fong, one of the event’s producers.
For more information visit: https://www.outonthemountain.com/
