🔗 Share this article The KPop Demon Hunters Series Floats 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 animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons. The parade takes place annually in New York City, showcasing an impressive variety of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances have included characters ranging 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 acclaimed animated series 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 protect the human world from invading demons. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a standout attraction for audiences of all ages 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 risen to number one 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 popular television program, delivering a stunning spectacular act. Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Viewers can look forward to 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 2029. While it's a long wait, the widespread love for the original film indicates that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the original success. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade. Be sure to catch the complete picture collection here to get a closer look!