With the magical world of Disney providing the setting, it didn't take much to get Demi Lovato in the celebratory mood.
And the X Factor judge took centre stage as she joined host Jordin Sparks, Nick Cannon and a slew of other performers to tape the 2013 annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade at Disneylan. last month.
The blue-haired songstress sang a gleeful rendition of her new song Let It Go, which is featured on the soundtrack of Disney's new animated movie Frozen.
Demi, 21, was coolly attired for the occasion, wearing in a tailored ivory blazer over long and flowing chiffon blouse with handkerchief hem and moss-green trousers.
The audience was cheering, clapping and generally grooving to the music during her performance where her back-up included violinists and back-up singers.
Nick, 33, who looked hip in burgundy trousers and a tight-fitting charcoal and black velvet top, was soon wowing the crowd with his energetic presence.
Jordin Sparks and her fiance Jason Derulo sang a sweet duet rendition of Baby It's Cold Outside.
The sixth season American Idol winner was captivating in a full-length purple gown that set off her shapely figure to perfection, and she wore her long hair softly curled.
Mary J Blige performed Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.
Teen Beach Movie stars Ross Lynch and Maia Mitchell and others from the Disney Channel's movie cast led the spectacular parade.
Meanwhile, in Orlando, Florida, How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris did the hosting duties for the Disney World portion of the special, which was taped on Friday.
Harris entertained the masses alongside British band The Wanted, who performed a newsboy type of act.
Stormtroopers from the Star Wars flicks marched in unison while Cinderella and Snow White vied for belle of the ball.
The Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade will air on Christmas Day on ABC.
Meanwhile, Nick's superstar wife Mariah Carey lent her glamourous presence to the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Ellipse in Washington D.C. on Friday.
The singer posted a cute snapshot of President Barack Obama visiting her and two-year-old daughter Monroe on stage.
'What an honor to kick off the holiday season with the First Family,' Mariah captioned the picture.
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