29 October 1886 October 28, 2014 Author: Staff The first ticker tape parade takes place in New York City Famous Words of Inspiration..."Great ideas originate in the muscles." Thomas A. Edison — Click here for more from Thomas A. Edison Related posts: 8 May 1886 10 June 1886 29 January 1886 29 October 1998 29 October 1998 29 October 1969 Categories: History Tags: 1886, 29 October