The KPop Demon Hunters Series Floats to Take Center Stage at the Iconic Thanksgiving Parade
As Thanksgiving approaches, the lineup of balloons for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been revealed. Enthusiasts of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as beloved characters Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as giant balloons.
The parade takes place annually in New York City, showcasing a diverse array of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants 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 acclaimed animated series 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 protect the human world from demonic threats. Much like 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.
A Stellar Year for KPop Demon Hunters
It's no exaggeration to say that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. The Sony Animation production has soared to the top as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned 5 Grammy nominations, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—gave a live performance on a popular television program, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to make an appearance during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Viewers can anticipate a potentially "Golden" performance 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 potential release in 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the widespread love for the first movie suggests that audiences are eager for a sequel that lives up to the first installment. For now, fans can enjoy the incredible inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Don't miss the full gallery of images here to see the balloons up close!
