Edmund S. Lloyd

Historical marker location:

340 Route 211 E, Middletown, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Route 211 East (New York State Route 211) and Fitzgerald Dr., on the right when traveling east on Route 211 East.)

Marker installed: 1997

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.