Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

Middleport, New York

( Memorial is at the intersection of Park Avenue and South Main Street (New York State Route 271), on the right when traveling east on Park Avenue.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.