KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Take Center Stage at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the lineup of balloons for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been unveiled. Enthusiasts of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons.
This famous event takes place annually in New York City, featuring a diverse array of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: Derpy Tiger and Sussie
These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, the group Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a team of demon slayers by night, using their voices to repair the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Much like the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a memorable highlight for families and fans alike during the parade.
A Stellar Year for KPop Demon Hunters
One could easily claim that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. This animated feature from Sony has soared to the top as the most-watched film on Netflix, received five nominations at the Grammys, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—recently performed on a popular television program, presenting a stunning spectacular act.
Making things even better, the talented trio are set to perform live during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Audiences can anticipate a show-stopping musical number from the group.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a expected debut in the year 2029. While it's a long wait, the widespread love for the first movie suggests that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.
Be sure to catch the complete picture collection below to see the balloons up close!
