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As Thanksgiving approaches, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been unveiled. Fans of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, 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, showcasing an impressive variety of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Meet the Mascots: Sussie and Derpy Tiger

These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, 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 repair 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 viewers everywhere 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. The Sony Animation production has soared to the top as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, received five nominations at the Grammys, and the singing stars behind the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—gave a live performance on a popular television program, presenting a breathtaking spectacular act.

Adding to the excitement, the talented trio are set 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?

An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the first movie suggests that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the amazing Derpy and Sussie balloons at the holiday parade.

Don't miss the full gallery of images here to see the balloons up close!