State Land

Historical marker location:

Palenville, New York

( Marker is on New York State Route 23A, 1.2 miles west of New York State Route 32A, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1935

1885-1935.

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.