Amidst a sea of blue and white, thousands of Jews marched together, their unity and solidarity a powerful statement of support for Israel.

On Sunday, Thousands of people came to show the Jewish state their love at the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York.

More than 40,000 people took part in the festive event, which featured 30 floats, musical performances, politicians and celebrities.

Floats in honor of the Jewish state paraded down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue along with marching delegations from Israeli and American Jewish groups.

On Sunday, UN Ambassadors from across the globe joined Israel’s Ambassador to the UN at the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York.

The Empire State Building in New York City will shine blue and white on June 5 - mirroring the colors of the Israeli flag - for the annual Celebrate Israel Parade and festival in New York City.

The annual Celebrate Israel Parade is meant as a public show of support for the Jewish state. But some organizations are involved in the effort to delegitimize Israel and must be barred from participating.