A giant inflatable dragon has taken over the Empire State Building to celebrate “House of the Dragon” season 2

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As a native New Yorker, I am used to my hometown getting a bit weird, but a giant inflatable dragon hanging from the Empire State Building? That one has caught me by surprise, but what better way to ring in a new season of House of the Dragon?

Vhagar the Dragon, Aemond Targaryen’s beloved dragon, is the newest resident of the world-famous building. Present until June 18th as a part of the special House of the Dragon takeover event, a ticketed event celebrating the release of the second season of the Game of Thrones prequel series, this adorable beast is a sight to see!

House of the Dragon takes place 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones (the hit HBO series based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire franchise). It shows the lead-up to the decline of House Targaryen and the events of the war called the “Dance of the Dragons.”

The House of The Dragon Empire State Building event is a ticketed experience offering a chance to see Vhagar the Dragon up close, as well as an Iron Throne photo opportunity, an interactive Game of Thrones: Legends experience on the 80th Floor, and, of course, 360-degree views of New York City.

The chance to meet a dragon hanging from one of the world’s most iconic buildings? Stay weird NYC!

The House of The Dragon event will run until June 18th. You can learn more and get your ticket here.

House of the Dragon season 2 premiered on HBO tonight and is available to stream on Max.

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