KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Make a Grand Appearance at Macy's Thanksgiving Day 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 Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as giant balloons.
The parade takes place each year in the heart of New York, showcasing an impressive variety of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series 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. Within the series' plot, the group 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 gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are sure to be a standout attraction for audiences of all ages 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, earned five nominations at the Grammys, and the singing stars behind Huntr/x—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—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 make an appearance during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences 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 the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the widespread love for the original film indicates that audiences are eager for a sequel that lives up to the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the amazing Derpy and Sussie balloons at the holiday parade.
Don't miss the complete picture collection below to see the balloons up close!
