Balto

Historical marker location:

New York, New York

( Marker can be reached from East Drive, 0.2 miles north of Central Park Driveway, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1925

The Sled Dogs.

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.