Mariah Carey hails 'amazing' Brighton Pride crowd

Mariah Carey, the world-famous singer and five-time Grammy winner, was the headline performer at Brighton Pride 2025. The event took place on Saturday night at Preston Park in Brighton, England, where thousands of fans gathered to see her live. Mariah wore a sparkling silver mini dress, high silver boots, and a pink jacket, making her stand out on stage. She described the crowd as 'amazing' and said she loved being at the event. In an interview with the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, Mariah shared how much she enjoyed performing and being surrounded by friends and fans.

Mariah has always had a strong connection with the LGBTQ+ community. She mentioned that there is a 'mutual love' between her and the community. Growing up, Mariah's mother had two close friends who were gay, and Mariah affectionately called them her 'guncles,' which means gay uncles. She would often put on plays for them as a child. Mariah believes that being around people from different backgrounds helped her become the person she is today. She feels that her experiences with her guncles and the LGBTQ+ community have been important in her life and career.

Mariah was originally scheduled to perform at Brighton Pride in 2020, but the event was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. She promised her fans and the event organizers that she would return, and she kept that promise this year. During her performance, Mariah sang some of her biggest hits, including 'Hero' and 'Fantasy. ' She also performed 'Sugar Sweet,' a new song from her upcoming 16th studio album, 'Here For It All. ' Mariah has had a long and successful career, with three UK number one singles and two UK number one albums. One of her most popular songs is 'All I Want For Christmas Is You,' which is loved by fans around the world. The atmosphere at Brighton Pride was festive, with attendees wearing colorful costumes, hats with Mariah's name, and rainbow accessories to celebrate both the singer and the spirit of Pride.