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 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been unveiled. Fans of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are scheduled to make an appearance as spectacular floats.
This famous event takes place annually in New York City, showcasing an impressive variety of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Introducing the Characters: Sussie and Derpy Tiger
Derpy Tiger and Sussie are featured in the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, the group Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, using their voices to repair the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Similar to the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are expected to be a standout attraction for families and fans alike during the parade.
A Stellar 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, received 5 Grammy nominations, and the singing stars behind the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—gave a live performance on a popular television program, delivering a breathtaking Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can look forward to a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, 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. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the holiday parade.
Don't miss the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!
