Create an Edward Gorey-style illustration of a grand parade featuring a giant puppet of a regal figure in Victorian-era attire. Use intricate cross-hatching to add depth and texture to the puppet's elaborate costume, emphasizing its flowing red and purple garments adorned with fine details. The puppet should have an unsettling expression, with exaggerated features and a blank, slightly stoic demeanor that evokes a sense of mystery. The crowd surrounding the puppet should be depicted with minimal expressions, their faces either obscured or conveying a detached gaze, enhancing the eerie atmosphere. The background should suggest the outline of a historical building, but keep it subtle and faded, to keep the focus on the puppet. Include symbolic elements such as a small black bird perched on the puppet's shoulder or a distant clock tower, adding layers of enigmatic meaning to the scene.