Stockade Historic District

Historical marker location:

Schenectady, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Erie Blvd and Union Street, on the right when traveling west on Erie Blvd.)

Marker installed: 1998

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.