The Early Bird was a character that appeared in the form of a giant helium character balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

In 1928, the Macy's Parade's soon-to-be signature inflatable icons first graced the skies in New York City. Among these new creations was a 50-foot balloon in the likeness of a real Bird.
Like many of its rubber-necked brethren, the balloon was released into the skies of New York City, and was returned to Macy's for a cash prize not long after. She was retired from the Parade after its inaugural appearance and was later disposed of quickly after.

*The 5th Annual Macy's Christmas Parade (1928)

*Unbeknownst to many, the Early Bird was the first female balloon in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade history. Originally thought to be gender-less, the balloon's identity was confirmed in a 1928 newspaper ad.
*The Early Bird was also the first balloon to be featured on an advertisement for the parade.

*[https://macysthanksgiving.fandom.com/wiki/Early_Bird Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Wiki]
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