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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 unveiled. Fans of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Derpy Tiger and Sussie are set to appear as spectacular floats.

This famous event is held each year in the heart of New York, showcasing a diverse array of balloons from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Meet the Mascots: Derpy Tiger and Sussie

These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, the group Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, harnessing their musical power to repair the Honmoon and shield humanity from invading demons. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are expected to be a memorable highlight for families and fans alike 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 risen to number one as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned 5 Grammy nominations, and the singing stars behind the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—recently performed on a major late-night show, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.

Adding to the excitement, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are set to make an appearance during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can anticipate a show-stopping musical number from the group.

Future Plans for the Franchise?

An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, with a expected debut 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. For now, fans can enjoy the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.

Be sure to catch the full gallery of images here to see the balloons up close!