The KPop Demon Hunters Series Floats to Make a Grand Appearance at the Iconic Thanksgiving 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. Enthusiasts of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as beloved characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as spectacular floats.
The parade is held each year in the heart of New York, featuring an impressive variety of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. 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
Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, the group Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a team of demon slayers by night, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from demonic threats. Much like the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts 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 most-watched film on Netflix, received five nominations at the Grammys, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—gave a live performance on a popular television program, delivering a breathtaking Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to make an appearance during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Audiences can look forward to 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 expected debut in 2029. While it's a long wait, the immense popularity for the original film indicates that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the original success. 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 complete picture collection here to see the balloons up close!
