Oct 5, 2008 9:19 pm US/Pacific
Disneyland Hosts Party For Miley's Sweet 16
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Singer Miley Ray Cyrus performs during Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards held at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 29, 2008 in Westwood, California.
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Some Miley Cyrus fans will get to go to Disneyland with the teen singer/actress Sunday, as the "Hannah Montana" star celebrates her
16th birthday in the Magic Kingdom.
"I only turn 16 once, so it's going to be an awesome party with my
favorite rides, hanging out with friends, fireworks and more," Cyrus said. "I'll even get to sing a couple songs."
The teen queen will perform a few songs, but not a full concert, Disney spokesman George Savvas said.
Cyrus, the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, doesn't actually
turn 16 until Nov. 23, but Savvas said the park is getting an early jump on the celebration, in part to fit in with Cyrus' schedule and to beat the annual
holiday decorating effort at Disneyland.
Disneyland will close early Sunday, then the 5,000 people who spent $250 each for a chance to celebrate with Cyrus will be escorted into the park about 6 p.m. for the "Miley's Sweet 16 -- Share the Celebration" party, which will last until about 11 p.m.
The evening's festivities will include "Special Party Zones" highlighting the music of Cyrus and her Hannah Montana alter-ego, along with themed activities and entertainment. Some of Cyrus' favorite attractions will be open in each Party Zone. The bash will end with fireworks.
Proceeds from the event will be used in part to benefit Youth Service
America, an organization that seeks to increasing the number and diversity of people aged 5 to 25 who serve as volunteers for various organizations.
"The best part of the party is we're going to recognize some really
cool kids from Youth Service America who are giving back to their community," she said.
(© 2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wire services contributed to this report.)
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