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 revealed. Enthusiasts 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.
The parade takes place annually in New York City, showcasing a diverse array of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: Derpy Tiger and Sussie
These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a team of demon slayers by night, using their voices to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Similar to Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a standout attraction for audiences of all ages during the parade.
An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters
It's no exaggeration to say that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. This animated feature from Sony has risen to number one as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, 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 major late-night show, delivering a stunning spectacular act.
Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can anticipate a show-stopping musical number from the group.
What's Next for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a expected debut in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the original film suggests that audiences are eager for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.
Be sure to catch the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!