David Eddy

Historical marker location:

1 Brookins Green Drive, Orchard Park, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of East Quaker Street (U.S. 20A) and Brookins Green Drive, on the left when traveling east on East Quaker Street.)

Marker installed: 1975

The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in New York City in 1924. It was originally called the Macy's Christmas Parade and featured live animals from the Central Park Zoo.