Colonial Fort

Historical marker location:

Kerhonkson, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 209 and Samsonville Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 209.)

Marker installed: 1938

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.