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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 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.

The parade 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 popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Introducing the Characters: Sussie and Derpy Tiger

Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear throughout the hit animated show 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 restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from demonic threats. Similar to Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are sure to be a memorable highlight for audiences of all ages during the parade.

An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters

It's no exaggeration to say that this year has belonged of KPop Demon Hunters. The Sony Animation production has soared to the top 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 popular television program, presenting a breathtaking spectacular act.

Making things even better, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are set to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. 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 2029. While it's a long wait, the immense popularity for the first movie indicates that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the original success. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the holiday parade.

Be sure to catch the complete picture collection below to see the balloons up close!