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With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been revealed. Fans of the animated hit 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 takes place annually in New York City, featuring an impressive variety of balloons 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

These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a team of demon slayers by night, using their voices to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Similar to the show's main heroes and rivals, these mascots have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are expected to be a standout attraction for families and fans alike during the parade.

A Stellar Year for KPop Demon Hunters

One could easily claim that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. The Sony Animation production has risen to number one as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, earned 5 Grammy nominations, and the singing stars behind Huntr/x—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—gave a live performance on a major late-night show, presenting a breathtaking spectacular act.

Adding to the excitement, the talented trio are set to make an appearance during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Viewers can look forward to a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.

Future Plans for the Franchise?

An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in 2029. While it's a long wait, the immense popularity for the original film indicates that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the original success. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.

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