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Miley Cyrus had the run of Disneyland for her Sweet Sixteen pre-birthday bash, and the family turned out in force on Oct. 05 to fete their golden goose. Dad Billy Ray Cyrus, sister Brandi and boyfriend Justin Gaston, 20, performed at the shindig.
Billy Ray helped open for the birthday girl, performing his hit song “Achy Breaky Heart” with daughter Brandi singing and Gaston playing along on guitar, reports People.com.
Actress Demi Lovato who pals around with Disney star Selena Gomez was there as well. Lovato and Gomez engaged in a mock feud with Miley and her BFF, Mandy Jiroux, earlier this year, which played out in a couple of YouTube showdowns. But it was all in good fun. Former supermodels Tyra Banks and Cindy Crawford, comedian Steve Carell, and actress Jennifer Love Hewitt were also among the special guests.
Cyrus officially turns 16 on Nov. 23, but Disney went all out, closing the sprawling theme park for the whole day just so Miley could celebrate. Talk about star-power. An estimated 5,000 people attended after paying $250 each for a ticket.
It may have been her birthday bash, but Cyrus spent part of the time working, too. She performed four songs for the crowd. "This is the most amazing sweet 16 that a girl could have!" she shouted to the crowd.
The audience sang ‘Happy Birthday’ in return before being treated to a fireworks display above Sleeping Beauty Castle after her performance. Sounds like this could be a Disney special in the near future.
Certain rides including Space Mountain and the Pirates of the Caribbean remained open late, according to reports. "It’s been a long night, but I’m still ready to party and ride some rides!" Cyrus said around midnight as the party continued. But that wasn’t all for Cyrus; she was also treated to an early birthday present by her parents: a new dog named Sophie.
Cyrus also plans to buy her first car, a $75,000 Mercedes convertible, now that she is also eligible to get her driver’s license.
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