KPop Demon Hunters Balloons to Take Center Stage at the Iconic Thanksgiving 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. Enthusiasts of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Derpy Tiger and Sussie are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons.
This famous event takes place annually in New York City, featuring a diverse array of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Introducing the Characters: Derpy Tiger and Sussie
These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a team of demon slayers by night, using their voices to repair the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are sure to be a memorable highlight 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 risen to number one as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned 5 Grammy nominations, and the singing stars behind Huntr/x—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—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 Thanksgiving Day festivities. Viewers 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. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the original film indicates that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the amazing Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Be sure to catch the full gallery of images here to see the balloons up close!
