Don't miss your opportunity to see these iconic, gentle giants up close in the Tampa Bay area.
From the Prohibition era to Super Bowl commercials, there is perhaps nothing more iconic in Budweiser’s storied history than its team of Clydesdale horses.
More than just a mascot, the Clydesdales have been an integral part of Anheuser-Busch for more than 80 years, and the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are trotting into the Tampa Bay area this week.
Tge Budweiser Clydesdales are a fan favorite wherever they go, and this week you have three opportunities to view these majestic horses in person.
Tampa Appearances:
Sparkman’s Wharf, 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Jan. 22, 2025: One Horse Show: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
This appearance will include Budweiser samples (for those aged 21+), in addition to complimentary Clydesdales keepsakes.
Cypress Creek Town Center, Grand Cypress Dr., Lutz
Jan. 23, 2025: Full Hitch: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Gasparilla Parade of Pirates, Bayshore Blvd., Tampa
Jan. 25, 2025: Full Hitch: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Budweiser Clydesdales make a welcome return to Tampa's huge Gasparilla Parade.
Today, the Budweiser Clydesdales continue to be an enduring symbol of the brewer’s heritage, tradition and commitment to quality, making hundreds of appearances across the country each year.
To properly prepare the Clydesdales for their appearances, a team of dedicated handlers oversees their care. Expert groomers travel on the road with the hitch at least 10 months out of the year. Another team oversees their diet; each hitch horse will consume as much as 20 to 25 quarts of whole grains, minerals and vitamins, 50 to 60 pounds of hay, and up to 30 gallons of water on a warm day.
When it comes time to travel to an appearance, 10 horses; the famous red, white, and gold beer wagon; and other essential equipment are transported in three 50-foot tractor-trailers. Cameras mounted in the trailers are connected to monitors in the cabs that enable the drivers to keep a watchful eye on their precious cargo during transport. Air-cushioned suspension and thick rubber flooring in the trailers ease the rigors of traveling. The team stops each night at local stables so the “gentle giants” can rest.
The team also travels with hitch drivers, who endure a lengthy training process before they assume the prestigious role of a Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch Driver. Driving the combined 12 tons of wagon and horses requires expert skill and physical strength. The 40 pounds of lines held by the driver plus the tension of the horses pulling creates a weight of more than 75 pounds.
Presently, the Budweiser Clydesdales reside at the Anheuser-Busch breweries in St. Louis for public viewing. Visitors can also see the Clydesdales up-close at Warm Springs Ranch, the premier Budweiser Clydesdales breeding establishment in Boonville, Missouri. Both attractions are open seasonally.
When they’re not making appearances around the country, the Budweiser Clydesdales also continue to be marketing stalwarts for Anheuser-Busch. They first appeared in the Super Bowl in 1975, and have since appeared in countless Super Bowl commercials for the company.
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