KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Take Center Stage at the Iconic Thanksgiving Parade
As Thanksgiving approaches, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been unveiled. Fans of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as giant balloons.
This famous event takes place annually in New York City, featuring 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: Derpy Tiger and Sussie
Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a team of demon slayers by night, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a memorable highlight for audiences of all ages 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, received five nominations at the Grammys, and the singing stars behind the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—recently performed on a popular television program, presenting a breathtaking spectacular act.
Adding to the excitement, the talented trio are set to make an appearance during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Viewers can anticipate a show-stopping musical number from the group.
What's Next for the Franchise?
An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, with a potential release in 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the widespread love for the first movie suggests that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the first installment. For now, fans can enjoy the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Be sure to catch the complete picture collection here to see the balloons up close!
