Meet The Budweiser Clydesdales at the Nacogdoches Expo Center

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Nacogdoches to take part in the annual Nine Flags Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6. The parade is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm as the floats and entries, and the Clydesdales move through the red brick streets of Downtown Nacogdoches.  The majestic horses will also be a part of the Marshall Wonderland of Lights event the following week.

Watching the Clydesdale-drawn Budweiser carriage amongst the million-plus Christmas lights is going to be a bucket-list sight to see (I hope the iconic dalmatian is along for the ride). But thanks to R&K Distributors, East Texans will have numerous opportunities throughout the first week of December to see these majestic creatures up close.

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Budweiser Clydesdales Viewing Opportunities

Leading up to the Christmas parade in Nacogdoches, the Clydesdales will be stabled at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center. R&K Distributors has announced dates and times when these beautiful horses will be available for public viewing. Visitors will have the chance to marvel at these magnificent horses, take photos, and learn about their history and care from the Budweiser team.

Here's the schedule:

• Tuesday, December 2 (10 am - 3 pm)
• Thursday, December 4 (10 am - 4 pm)
• Friday, December 5 (10 am - 3 pm)
• Sunday, December 7 (10 am - 3 pm)
• **One Horse Show** - Thursday, December 4 (2 pm - 4 pm)

The Clydesdales On The Road

The Budweiser Clydesdales make hundreds of appearances across the country each year. It's quite the undertaking, too. 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 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.