The KPop Demon Hunters Series Balloons to Take Center Stage at Macy's Thanksgiving Day 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 something exciting to look forward to, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as spectacular floats.
This famous event takes place annually in New York City, featuring a diverse array of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances 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
Derpy Tiger and Sussie are featured in the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, the group Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a team of demon slayers by night, harnessing their musical power to repair the Honmoon and protect the human world from demonic threats. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, these mascots have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are sure to be a memorable highlight 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 soared to the top as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned 5 Grammy nominations, and the vocal talents behind Huntr/x—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—recently performed on a major late-night show, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Viewers can anticipate a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
What's Next for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, with a potential release in the year 2029. While it's a long wait, the widespread love for the first movie indicates that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Be sure to catch the full gallery of images here to see the balloons up close!
