The KPop Demon Hunters Series Balloons to Make a Grand Appearance 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 revealed. Fans of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as beloved characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie are scheduled to make an appearance as spectacular floats.
The parade takes place annually in New York City, showcasing an impressive variety of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: Sussie and Derpy Tiger
These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, harnessing their musical power to repair the Honmoon and shield humanity from demonic threats. Similar to the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a standout attraction for families and fans alike during the parade.
An Incredible 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 risen to number one as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned five nominations at the Grammys, and the singing stars behind Huntr/x—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed on a major late-night show, delivering a breathtaking Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Viewers can look forward to a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
What's Next for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, with a potential release in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the first movie suggests that audiences are eager for a follow-up worthy of the original success. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the incredible inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.
Be sure to catch the complete picture collection here to get a closer look!