World Famous Clydesdales Coming To Brookhaven

BROOKHAVEN, GA -- The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Town Brookhaven on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 3-6 pm. The traveling horses, a symbol of the Anheuser-Busch company since 1933, make hundreds of appearances throughout the year. During the early 20th century, the Clydesdales delivered beer by wagon. They traveled with a Dalmatian to protect the horses and their goods while they were on the road.

More than 300 years ago, the breed was first developed for farm work in the region of Clydesdale, Scotland. They are most easily recognized for their substantial feather — the long hairs of the lower leg that cover the hooves. Despite a dressy appearance, they are capable of pulling a 1-ton load at 5 MPH.

The Budweiser Clydesdales made their first-ever appearance on April 7, 1933. A gift from August A. Busch, Jr. and Adolphus Busch to their father in celebration of the repeal of Prohibition, the presentation of the original two six-horse hitches of champion Clydesdales moved father, sons and drivers to tears. The phrase “crying in your beer” was officially coined shortly thereafter.

No strangers to television broadcasts and parades, the Budweiser Clydesdales have figured prominently in two Presidential inaugurations. They appeared in Missouri native Harry Truman’s inaugural parade in 1949, and then again for Bill Clinton’s in 1993.

In 1950, the Budweiser Clydesdales received their very own mascot: the Dalmatian. Traditionally used to guide horse-drawn fire carts, this spotted dog serves as friend and companion to the team, sitting aside the driver. To see if they are visiting near you, check out the hitch schedule.

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