🔗 Share this article KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Take Center Stage at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade As Thanksgiving approaches, 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 Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as giant balloons. This famous event takes place annually in New York City, showcasing an impressive variety of balloons from different corners of pop culture. Past participants have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece. Introducing the Characters: 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 K-pop girl group by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and protect the human world from demonic threats. 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 singing stars behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed on a major late-night show, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act. Adding to the excitement, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Audiences can anticipate a potentially "Golden" performance from the group. What's Next for the Franchise? A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, with a potential release in 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the widespread love for the original film suggests that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the original success. For now, fans can enjoy the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade. Be sure to catch the complete picture collection here to see the balloons up close!