# Event Details

- **Event Name**: OUT IN THE PARK 2026 Six Flags Great America / PRIVATE NIGHT LGBTQ & DIVERSITY
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Out In The Park at
Six Flags Great America
Returns in 2026 for Year 15!

SEPT. 12th   7:30pm - 12am  (4.5 hours this year!)


(There is another private event before ours. Sometimes the gates open a little bit early. Get there a little early TO GET IN LINE, if you want to maximize your time in the park! – or tailgate in the parking lot!)

ADVANCE TICKETS can be purchased for $48
with a computer or smart phone. THRU SEPT 7th!
GaySixFlagsChicago.com / CelebrateDiversityChicago.com

$53  starting Sept  7th
$58 at the door - if available.
FREE PARKING!
ALL AGES EVENT!

Must be 21 years or older to purchase adult beverages!

Ticket sales are capped at 5500 - so it’s a private night in the park with much shorter lines!

SEASON PASSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR ANY PRIVATE EVENTS AT SIX FLAGS.
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Not only short lines for rides but music spread throughout the park with 2 pop-up DJ area's!
Featuring DJ SEAN PARKS from Chicago
Plus DJ RNB (Ryan Nichols) from Wisconsin!

IT TAKES A VILLAGE! The event can only be done with the help of Community Partners who donate advertising, money, and time , to make the event a huge success. Huge thanks to our lead sponsor Q CARE PLUS!  CHARLIES bar!   THE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY!! AND GRAB Magazine, GO Pride, Our Lives Magazine, 5MAG.net!

CHARLIES will host the Official After Party in Northalsted/ Boystown. (BUS RIDES will be available if you don't want to drive to and from the park - LIMITED NUMBER! Those go on sale in August.  DO NOT CALL  CHARLIES  FOR BUS SEATS.  Transportation is provbided by A List Limosuine - we will post the deatils soon!).
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Held every September and Organized by BestGayChicago.com, it brings together the whole community for a night of fun and charity and giving back! This year a portion of the ticket sales go to PRIDE   CHICAGO !

Originally called GAY DAY, OUT IN THE PARK at Six Flags is now a Private Night event to Celebrate Diversity at Six Flags in Gurnee, IL.

It's important to us that everyone—no matter who you are, how you identify, or where you're from—feel comfortable and confident. Our message is simple: You are welcome here. HATE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

"The LGBTQ community, their family, friends and supporters can enjoy the park with shorter lines and without homophobic or bigotry from anyone. 

It’s like a FALL PRIDE  CELEBRATION!"
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/out-in-the-park-2026-six-flags-great-america-private-night-lgbtq-and-diversity/200030428998109
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, lgbt-pride, parties, entertainment, charities, pop-ups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 316

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gurnee
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Six Flags Great America
- **lat**: 42.368694444444
- **long**: -87.934722222222
- **full address**: Six Flags Great America, Grand Music Hall, Gurnee, IL 60031, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is OUT IN THE PARK 2026 Six Flags Great America / PRIVATE NIGHT LGBTQ & DIVERSITY being held?
  - **A:** OUT IN THE PARK 2026 Six Flags Great America / PRIVATE NIGHT LGBTQ & DIVERSITY takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Six Flags Great America, Grand Music Hall, Gurnee, IL 60031, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing OUT IN THE PARK 2026 Six Flags Great America / PRIVATE NIGHT LGBTQ & DIVERSITY?
  - **A:** OUT IN THE PARK 2026 Six Flags Great America / PRIVATE NIGHT LGBTQ & DIVERSITY is organized by Michael Snell.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** OUT IN THE PARK 2026 Six Flags Great America / PRIVATE NIGHT LGBTQ & DIVERSITY is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gurnee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 310+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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