Freeport Memorial Library

Historical marker location:

144 W Merrick Road, Freeport, New York

( Memorial is at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and West Merrick Road, on the left when traveling north on Ocean Avenue.)

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.