KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Make a Grand Appearance at the Iconic Thanksgiving Parade

With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the lineup of balloons for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been revealed. Fans 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.

This famous event takes place each year in the heart of New York, featuring 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: Derpy Tiger and Sussie

Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout the hit animated show 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 repair the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Similar to the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of fans worldwide 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 risen to number one as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, received five nominations at the Grammys, and the vocal talents behind Huntr/x—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed on a major late-night show, delivering a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.

Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are set to make an appearance 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 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the original film indicates that audiences are eager for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.

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