SANDUSKY, OHIO (June 12, 2009) – This weekend the Cedar Point Amusement Park will hold a parade to showcase the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. According to Budweiser, on Friday at 2 p.m. a team of eight Clydesdales will travel from the Sky Ride to the Wicked Twister roller coaster while pulling a meticulously restored turn-of-the-century beer wagon.
To be selected as a Clydesdale, a horse must weigh in between 1,800-2,300 pounds and stand six feet tall at the shoulder. The horses typically consume 20-25 quarts of feed, 50-60 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water each day. The Clydesdales are a type of draft horse originating in the Clyde valley of Scotland and are known for their size and strength.
The Clydesdales were originally given to August Busch Sr. in 1933 from his son August Busch Jr. to celebrate the end of prohibition. Soon after, Anheuser-Busch began selling its first beers in St. Louis, Mo.
The horses typically make appearances at most major sporting events around the country, including the Super Bowl and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Each team consists of eight Clydesdales and travels with two backup horses. Altogether, Anheuser-Busch owns five teams of Clydesdales which visit nearly 300 cities and are viewed by millions of people each year.
In addition to the parade, the Clydesdales will also be available for viewing near the Wicked Twister roller coaster between 1:30-2:00 p.m. and 2:30-3:00 p.m. Guests present at 1:30 will be able to see the horses harness up for the parade. Each horses harness and collar weigh 130 pounds altogether.
The weekend festivities will culminate on Sunday with Brady Quinn Day. Currently playing for the Cleveland Brown’s, the third-year pro quarterback will hold a Q & A session in the Blue Streak Courtyard at noon. Quinn will be available to pose for pictures afterwards until 1:15 p.m.
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