Ashley Anders, of Center City, can’t remember missing a Thanksgiving Day parade in her entire 49 years. She also can’t remember a Thanksgiving Day when it rained during the entire event. She’s attended when it has been 80 degrees and when it was freezing — but never when it was raining.

When you tune in to watch the parade, be sure to be on the lookout for Massachusetts' own UMass Amherst Minutemen.