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Leona Lewis and Diana Ross lead the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in huge white fur coats

The divas got the festivities in motion as they boarded the famous floats in New York. The parade takes place every year in New York on Thanksgiving - which is always the fourth Thursday of November

LEONA Lewis and Diana Ross lead the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in huge white fur coats.

The divas got the festivities in motion as they boarded the famous floats in New York.

 Leona Lewis looked every inch the consummate star in her white fur coat and silk white gloves at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
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Leona Lewis looked every inch the consummate star in her white fur coat and silk white gloves at Macy's Thanksgiving ParadeCredit: Rex Features

Leona, 33, looked every inch the consummate star in her white fur coat and silk white gloves as she took to a float to perform.

The Bleeding Love singer wore her curls in a high ponytail and rocked a glamorous make up look for the Thanksgiving fun.

And joining her was the ultimate soul diva Diana Ross who seemed to stick to the unofficial white fur dress code.

The Chained Reaction legend, 74, waved at the crowds who had flocked to the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

 Diva Diana Ross seemed to stick to the unofficial white fur dress code at the annual event
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Diva Diana Ross seemed to stick to the unofficial white fur dress code at the annual eventCredit: Rex Features
 Rita Ora mixed things up with a black puffa jacket and red lipstick as she took to to perform
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Rita Ora mixed things up with a black puffa jacket and red lipstick as she took to to performCredit: Rex Features
 Rita high-fived Ronald McDonald at the family-friendly festivities
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Rita high-fived Ronald McDonald at the family-friendly festivitiesCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Diana wore her locks curly and wild as she greeted the thousands of spectators who had braved the chilly below-freezing temperatures to attend the iconic event.

The superstar looked thrilled to perform at the parade despite the icy conditions.

And Rita Ora represented Blighty with her performance on one of the 26 floats in New York City.

The popstar didn't seem to get the white furcoat memo and opted for an eccentric, black shiny puffa jacket instead.

 16 character balloons made their way down the iconic route
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16 character balloons made their way down the iconic routeCredit: Rex Features
 John Legend looked festive in tartan trews as he took a selfie with one of the parade's many performers
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John Legend looked festive in tartan trews as he took a selfie with one of the parade's many performersCredit: Rex Features

The Let You Love Me songstress added a touch of glam with chandelier earrings, her trademark red lippie and a bouncy blow dry.

She was seen getting pally with Ronald McDonald at the family-friendly festivities.

And John Legend got in on the action - taking selfies with members from the twelve marching bands.

The crooner - who also performed at the parade - rocked a festive look in tartan trews, a bright red coat and a grey bobble hat.

 The route kicks off at West 77th Street and Central Park West and ends on West 34th Street and Sixth Avenue stopping in front of Macy’s Herald Square
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The route kicks off at West 77th Street and Central Park West and ends on West 34th Street and Sixth Avenue stopping in front of Macy’s Herald SquareCredit: Reuters
 Thousands flock to take part in the festivities
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Thousands flock to take part in the festivitiesCredit: Rex Features

The parade takes place every year in New York on Thanksgiving - which is always the fourth Thursday of November.

This year 16 giant character balloons - including Pikachu, Power Rangers, Charlie Brown and Tom Turkey - made their way down the route which kicks off at West 77th Street and Central Park West and ends on on West 34th Street and Sixth Avenue, stopping in front of Macy’s Herald Square.

 1,200 cheerleaders, over 1000 clowns and 12 marching bands featured in the thrilling line-up
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1,200 cheerleaders, over 1000 clowns and 12 marching bands featured in the thrilling line-upCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Lots of familiar characters - including Charlie Brown - had their shining moment in the parade
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Lots of familiar characters - including Charlie Brown - had their shining moment in the paradeCredit: Reuters
 Theres fun for all the family
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Theres fun for all the familyCredit: Reuters

As well as those, there were 43 novelty balloons,multiple balloonicles and balloonheads, 26 floats, 1,200 cheerleaders and over 1,000 clowns.

The parade also featured twelve marching bands as part of the line-up in addition to the celebrity performances.

Former Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke was among the performers which included: Anika Noni Rose, Ashley Tisdale, Bad Bunny, Barenaked Ladies, Bazzi, Brynn Cartelli, Carly Pearce, Diana Ross and family, and Ella Mai.

Huge inflatables of Charlie Brown and Hello Kitty are among other newcomers being pumped up for Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade

Others included: Jack & Jack, John Legend, Kane Brown, Leona Lewis, Mackenzie Ziegler and Johnny Orlando, Martina McBride, Pentatonix, Rita Ora, Sugarland, and Tegan Marie.

Joining the giant character balloon line-up this year was the famed Saiyan warrior Goku from “Dragon Ball Super: Broly.”

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