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With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the lineup of balloons for the 99th annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City has been unveiled. Fans of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as spectacular floats.

The parade takes place each year in the heart of New York, featuring an impressive variety of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Previous appearances have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Introducing the Characters: Derpy Tiger and Sussie

Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, 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 demonic threats. Similar to the show's main heroes and rivals, these mascots have gained a massive following of fans worldwide and are expected to be a memorable highlight 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. This animated feature from Sony 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)—recently performed on a popular television program, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.

Making things even better, the talented trio are set to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Viewers can anticipate a show-stopping musical number from the group.

What's Next for the Franchise?

An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, with a expected debut in the year 2029. While it's a long wait, the immense popularity for the original film suggests that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.

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