The KPop Demon Hunters Series Balloons 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 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been revealed. Fans of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Derpy Tiger and Sussie are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons.
The parade takes place each year in the heart of New York, featuring a diverse array of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: Derpy Tiger and Sussie
Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout the acclaimed animated series 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, using their voices to repair the Honmoon and shield humanity from demonic threats. Much like the show's main heroes and rivals, these mascots have won the hearts of viewers everywhere and are sure to be a memorable highlight for families and fans alike 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 most-watched film on Netflix, earned five nominations at the Grammys, and the singing stars behind Huntr/x—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—gave a live performance on a major late-night show, presenting a breathtaking spectacular act.
Adding to the excitement, the talented trio are set to make an appearance during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can look forward to a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
What's Next for the Franchise?
An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in 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. For now, everyone can look forward to the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Be sure to catch the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!
