The KPop Demon Hunters Series Floats to Take Center Stage at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the lineup of balloons 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 Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as spectacular floats.
The parade is held each year in the heart of New York, featuring a diverse array of inflatable figures 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: Sussie and Derpy Tiger
These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the hit animated show 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 protect the human world from demonic threats. Similar to Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, these mascots have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are expected to be a memorable highlight for families and fans alike during the parade.
An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters
One could easily claim that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. The Sony Animation production has risen to number one as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, received five nominations at the Grammys, and the singing stars behind Huntr/x—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed 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. Viewers can look forward to a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in the year 2029. While it's a long wait, the immense popularity for the original film suggests that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the original success. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.
Be sure to catch the full gallery of images here to see the balloons up close!
