Tiamat the Dragon is an original balloon creation by Macy's for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
Tiamat the Dragon made her first appearance in the 1931 Parade, where she was given star billing thanks to her ferocious size.
That year, during the balloon release, she (along with the Cat) were caught by the legendary aviator, Clarence Chamberlin. While the Cat escaped (and subsequently caught on fire), Tiamat returned safely to Macy's.
Tiamat later reappeared at the Santason Parade for the years 1933 and 1935 respectively, before becoming disposed of.