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 selection of giant inflatables 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 Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as spectacular floats.
The parade is held annually in New York City, featuring a diverse array of inflatable figures from different corners of pop culture. 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 appear throughout the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Much like the show's main heroes and rivals, these mascots have gained a massive following 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
One could easily claim 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, received 5 Grammy nominations, and the singing stars behind Huntr/x—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—gave a live performance on a popular television program, presenting a breathtaking spectacular act.
Adding to the excitement, 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.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the first movie suggests that audiences are eager for a sequel that lives up to the first installment. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the amazing Derpy and Sussie balloons at the holiday parade.
Don't miss the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!