They say that the Melbourne Cup is a race that stops the nation.

As much as the many spectators of the grand horse-racing event are keyed up to witness it, they are also excited to see all the A-list personalities that will grace the event.

Sports Illustrated Kate Upton has previously announced on Twitter that she will make an appearance on the 2013 Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Here are the other celebrities that gather round for the premiere racing event, as reported by Fabsugar.com.

Laura Dundovic, who won Miss Australia in 2008, joined former Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins at the Flemington Race Course. Canadian fashion icon Coco Rocha and American burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese also made it on the guest list.

One of Australia's busiest TV personalities, Rebecca Judd, will surely devote time for the premiere horse-racing event no matter how busy she is. Lauren Phillips, who was best known for playing Kelly's character in the soap Pobol y Cwm, was one of the race day regulars.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell was also photographed on Derby Day.

Italian thoroughbred horse trainer Luca Cumani also made an appearance. Politicians Robert Doyle and Denis Napthine were there too.

American singer Belinda Carlisle is expected to provide entertainment.

Melbourne Cup is one event that brings a lovely mix of people together. The organisers of the said event, bringing international celebrities down under, are incredible. Surely, the presence of international stars can delight and guests and the crowd.

The Melbourne Cup event is indisputably one of the most popular spectator events in the country. More than 100,000 people attend the race. It is exciting how these people come in amazing costumes, from conventional racing attire to exquisite outfits. Great prizes await the best-dressed man and woman, which make attending the event more exciting. Spectators are given many opportunities to join in the celebrations and special events held outside the race course.