The KPop Demon Hunters Series Floats 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 animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as beloved characters Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as spectacular floats.

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 characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Introducing the Characters: Sussie and Derpy Tiger

Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, 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 repair the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Similar to Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a standout attraction for families and fans alike during the parade.

A Stellar Year for KPop Demon Hunters

It's no exaggeration to say that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. The Sony Animation production has soared to the top as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned 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.

Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can look forward to a show-stopping musical number from the group.

Future Plans for the Franchise?

An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a expected debut in 2029. While it's a long wait, the widespread love for the first movie suggests that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the original success. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the incredible inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.

Be sure to catch the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!