Santa, Zoo Animals, and 10,000 Marchers: The First Macy's Parade, 1924
On November 27, 1924, Macy's employees staged a six-mile parade with zoo animals and Santa Claus — and accidentally launched a century-long American tradition.
On November 27, 1924, Macy's employees staged a six-mile parade with zoo animals and Santa Claus — and accidentally launched a century-long American tradition.