KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Take Center Stage at the Iconic Thanksgiving Parade

With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the selection of giant inflatables 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 fan-favorite mascots Derpy Tiger and Sussie are scheduled to make an appearance as spectacular floats.

The parade takes place each year in the heart of New York, featuring an impressive variety 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.

Meet the Mascots: Sussie and Derpy Tiger

Derpy Tiger and Sussie 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 team of demon slayers by night, using their voices to repair the Honmoon and protect the human world from invading demons. Much like the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are expected to be a memorable highlight for audiences of all ages during the parade.

A Stellar Year for KPop Demon Hunters

It's no exaggeration to say that this year has belonged of KPop Demon Hunters. This animated feature from Sony has risen to number one as the most-watched film on Netflix, received five nominations at the Grammys, and the singing stars behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed on a major late-night show, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.

Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 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 potential release 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 sequel that lives up to the original success. For now, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.

Don't miss the complete picture collection below to see the balloons up close!
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