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World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales to Appear at Cedar Point in Parade
Sandusky, Ohio (June 10, 2009) – The Cedar Point Amusement Park will hold a parade to show the famous Budweiser Clydesdales on Friday, June 12 at 2p.m. The Clydesdales will be will be pulling a restored antique beer wagon that dates back to the turn of the century. The parade will start at the Sky Ride and end at the Wicked Twister roller coaster. This is a one-day-only event, with showings from 1:30-2:00 p.m. and 2:30-3:00 p.m. The parade is free with park admission.
The Budweiser Clydesdales are considered to be a part of Americana, and were given to August Busch Senior as a gift from his son in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of prohibition. Shortly after, Anheuser-Busch started their beer empire in St. Louis, Mo. The Clydesdales still act as a mascot for the company to this day. They are well traveled, visiting over 300 cities per year. The horses appear in the biggest sports events in America, such as the Super Bowl and the Rose Bowl. They also are a part of the popular Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
To be eligible as a Budweiser Clydesdale, the horse must stand 6-feet tall at the shoulder, and weigh 1,800 to 2,000 lbs. Anheuser-Busch owns ten teams of Clydesdales, each consisting of eight horses, with two back-up horses. The horses are fed 25 quarts of feed, 60 pounds of hay and drink 30 gallons of water everyday
The park will also host a celebrity guest. There will be a special appearance by Cleveland Browns' quarterback Brady Quinn on June 14. The park will hold “Brady Quinn Day,” with a session for fans starting at noon. Afterwards, fans will be able to have their picture taken with Quinn until 1:15 p.m.

Media Contact:
Caitlin Brown
Anheuser-Busch
843-812-0468
caitlin@beerisgood.com

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