KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Make a Grand Appearance at the Iconic Thanksgiving Parade
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been unveiled. Fans of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons.
The parade is held each year in the heart of New York, showcasing an impressive variety of balloons from different corners of pop culture. Past participants have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Introducing the Characters: Sussie and Derpy Tiger
These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, the group Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a team of demon slayers by night, using their voices to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Similar to the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a standout attraction 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 singing stars behind Huntr/x—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—gave a live performance on a major late-night show, presenting a breathtaking spectacular act.
Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can look forward to a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in the year 2029. While it's a long wait, the immense popularity for the first movie suggests that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the first installment. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Be sure to catch the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!
