SANDUSKY, OHIO (June 12, 2009) - The Cedar Point Amusement Park will be hosting a parade to celebrate the world renowned Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales. The Clydesdales will be available for a public viewing from 1:30-2:00 this Friday before their official showcase at 2 p.m. The Clydesdales will be trotting around with a restored original Americana beer wagon from the Sky Ride as the starting point of the parade all the way to the Wicked Twister roller coaster.
The famous horses usually make special appearances at highly anticipated national events which are usually televised and viewed by millions of people such as the Macy's Thanksgiving parade and big sporting events all over the states, with the Super Bowl being one of them.
A Clydesdale horse have Scottish origins and would have to weigh in at around 1,800-2,300 lbs and be 6 feet tall measured from the shoulder. The horses are fed about 25 quarts of feed and, 60 pounds of hay and are made to drink 30 gallons of water everyday.
The Clydesdales were acquired as a gift by August Busch Sr. from his son August Busch Jr. in 1933 to commemorate the end of alcohol prohibition and shortly after, the Anheuser-Busch beer empire was born in St. Louis, Missouri. The family currently owns 5 teams of Clydesdales(consists of 10 horses per team).
In addition to the festivities taking place at the theme park, Cleveland Browns professional quarterback brady Quinn will be making a special quest appearance on June 14 and will be holding a public session and a photo-op especially for the fans all day until 1:30 p.m.
Media Contact:
MARIE PERALTA
ANHEUSER-BUSCH
SANDUSKY, OHIO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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