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Mariah Carey hailed the crowd at Brighton Pride 2025 as 'amazing' after headlining the iconic LGBTQ+ event at Preston Park. The five-time Grammy Award winner, who has sold over 220 million albums worldwide, said she felt at home 'amongst friends' and praised the energy, love, and warmth of the community.

Carey's bond with the LGBTQ+ community runs deep, dating back to her childhood when she was surrounded by her mother's gay friends—affectionately known as her 'guncles'. She recalled performing plays for them as a young girl, calling those moments formative and joyful.

@brightonprideofficial

Pride On The Park, day one complete! Thank you to everyone that came and made this unforgettable - enjoy the rest of your evenings, get home safe and we’ll see you tomorrow! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️ #BrightonPride #MariahCarey

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@iamharrietrose

@Mariah Carey headlining pride is literally gay rights 💅🏻 #mariahcarey #brightonpride #millennialsoftiktok

♬ original sound - Harriet Rose 🏳️‍🌈
@jackdodgestevens

My All at Brighton Pride 2025 🦋#mariahcarey #myall #brightonpride #fyp

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@bigdimenergy

Mariah Carey live performance of “I know what you want” at Brighton Pride - a very rare live performance of this iconic track with Busta Rhymes #mariahcarey #live #iknowhatyouwant #mariah #brighton #concert

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@kez_bayliss

Mariah Carey was amazing, headlining Brighton Pride 2025 ♥️ Lucky to see her and be so close #lesbiansoftiktok #BrightonPride #Brighton #MariaCarey #Pride2025 #friendshipgoals @Becky t 🌈 @Jade @duck87

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@noomane_mrf

@Mariah Carey #mariahcarey #lamb #lambily #sugarsweet #hereforitall #mc16 #brightonpride

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Originally set to headline Brighton Pride in 2020, Carey finally fulfilled her promise after the pandemic forced its cancellation. Her 2025 set celebrated love and resilience, featuring fan-favourite hits like 'Hero' and 'Fantasy', plus the live debut of her new single 'Sugar Sweet' from her upcoming album Here For It All.

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