Hannah Montana’s Miley Cyrus Celebrates Her Sweet 16 ...

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For more information on this story and others, visit www.newsinfusion.com ANAHEIM, Calif. – Fireworks sparkled in the night sky at Disneyland and more than 5,000 party guests sang “Happy Birthday” to Disney star Miley Cyrus Sunday at “Miley’s Sweet 16 - Share the Celebration,” a music-filled bash kicking off Disney’s “What Will You Celebrate?” invitation to guests of all ages. Miley, star of the wildly popular Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, celebrated her milestone birthday with family, friends, fans and special guests from Youth Service America, an organization that shares her passion for promoting youth volunteerism. In one of the evening’s big highlights, Disney CEO Bob Iger presented a special gift of $1 million to Youth Service America on behalf of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Disney has worked with YSA since 2004, providing “Disney Minnie Grants” to support youth-led community service projects that engage young people between the ages of five to 14 from around the world. “On behalf of everyone at Disney, I’m happy to wish Miley a very happy birthday and celebrate this special occasion with a donation to Youth Service America,” Iger said. “We’re delighted to have Miley join in Disney’s great legacy of giving back through volunteerism while encouraging kids everywhere to do the same.” Miley arrived at the Disneyland bash on a purple carpet (her favorite color), joined by her family, pals and fellow Disney Channel stars. “I always love coming to Disneyland and this is the most amazing Sweet 16 celebration a girl could ask for,” Miley said. “This is a night I'll never forget.” Guests of the “Sweet 16” party celebrated like rock stars alongside Miley and other celebrities, including actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, actor Steve Carell, super model Cindy Crawford and “Dancing with the Stars” performers such as Cristián De La Fuente. The party came to life for fans in a big way as the world’s most popular teenager rocked the ...