‘Shake it Up’ star Zendaya is grand marshal at Disney World

Disney publicity photo Zendaya, in the green shirt, was the grand marshal  of the parade.

Zendaya, the star of Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up,” rode down Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom Park at Disney World as the Grand Marshal of the “Celebrate A Dream Come True” Parade.

The 17-year-old star was joined by three of 68 children known as the 2013 Champions of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

The Children’s Miracle Network is a charity that raises funds and awareness for 170 pediatric centers.

The Champions and their families are meeting at Walt Disney World for CMN Hospitals’ 30th anniversary.

The Walt Disney Company has been a partner with the Children’s Miracle Network for over 25 years, dating back to 1987.