Crossroads

Historical marker location:

Gaines, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) and Gaines Road (New York State Route 279), on the right when traveling east on Ridge Road West.)

Marker installed: 1984

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.