With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been unveiled. Enthusiasts of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as beloved characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie are scheduled to make an appearance as spectacular floats.
This famous event takes place annually in New York City, featuring an impressive variety of balloons 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.
These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the acclaimed animated series 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, using their voices 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 fans worldwide and are sure to be a memorable highlight for audiences of all ages during the parade.
It's no exaggeration to say 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 5 Grammy nominations, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—gave a live performance on a major late-night show, delivering a stunning spectacular 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 show-stopping musical number from the group.
An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a expected debut in the year 2029. While it's a long wait, the immense popularity for the original film indicates that audiences are eager for a follow-up worthy of the original success. For now, everyone can look forward to the amazing Derpy and Sussie balloons at the holiday parade.
Be sure to catch the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!
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