The KPop Demon Hunters Series Floats 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 unveiled. Enthusiasts of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as giant balloons.
The parade is held each year in the heart of New York, featuring an impressive variety of balloons from different corners of pop culture. Past participants have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Introducing the Characters: Derpy Tiger and Sussie
These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a team of demon slayers by night, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Similar to Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, these mascots have gained a massive following 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. 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 Huntr/x—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—gave a live performance on a popular television program, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, the talented trio are set to make an appearance during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can anticipate a show-stopping musical number from the group.
What's Next for the Franchise?
An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a expected debut in 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the original film suggests that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the original success. For now, fans can enjoy the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Be sure to catch the complete picture collection below to get a closer look!
