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 lineup of balloons for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City 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 giant balloons.

This famous event takes place annually in New York City, featuring a diverse array of balloons from different corners of pop culture. Previous appearances have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Introducing the Characters: Derpy Tiger and Sussie

These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, the group Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a team of demon slayers by night, harnessing their musical power to repair the Honmoon and protect the human world from demonic threats. 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

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 top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, received five nominations at the Grammys, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed on a major late-night show, presenting a breathtaking spectacular act.

Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Audiences can anticipate a show-stopping musical number 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. While it's a long wait, the widespread love for the first movie indicates that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the original success. For now, fans can enjoy the amazing Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.

Don't miss the complete picture collection below to see the balloons up close!