The world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will be delivering beer to bars in the downtown area.
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Whassup, San Antonio? The Budweiser Clydesdales will be delivering a special shipment of beer in downtown New Braunfels on Friday. It’s your chance to see one of the world’s most recognized corporate symbols and true American icons.
The parade begins at 5 p.m. Friday, April 18, starting at the corner of Hill Ave and 297 W. San Antonio St. in New Braunfels.
So today we salute you, mister super cool vintage beer delivery truck driver and your team of Clydesdales. You drive the wagon pulled by a magnificent team of horses wearing furry socks as they deliver the kegs filled with thirst-quenching beverages across the country to the saloons and pubs, giving everyday Americans their ice cold beer.
Here is a little history about the gorgeous team of horses
The very first team of Clydesdales were given to Anheuser-Busch founder August A. Busch, Sr. by his sons, August and Adolphus, to commemorate the repeal of Prohibition of beer.
That first team of horses attracted thousands of folks as they made their way to the Empire State Building, where a case of Budweiser beer was given to the former governor of New York in thanks for his years of service in the fight against Prohibition. The horses continued on a tour of New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, thrilling thousands, before stopping in Washington, D.C., in April 1933 to reenact the delivery of one of the first cases of Budweiser to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In later years, the six-horse Clydesdale team increased to eight horses.
The gorgeous team of horses continue over the years to be an enduring symbol of the brewer’s heritage, tradition and commitment to quality, making hundreds of appearances across the country each year.
The turn-of-the-century beer wagons have been meticulously restored and are kept in excellent condition.
About the Budweiser Clydesdales
Each of the horses is given a short name, like Duke, Mark or Bud, to make it easier for their trainers to give them commands. Their handcrafted harnesses and collars weigh about 130 pounds.
“To qualify for a hitch, a Clydesdale must be a gelding at least four years of age, stand 72 inches at the shoulder when fully mature, weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds, have a bay coat, a blaze of white on the face, four white legs, and a black mane and tail,” said Anheuser-Busch.
In pop culture
In addition to their nationwide appearances, the Budweiser Clydesdales have been featured in a Super Bowl ad since the 1986 game, when the Clydesdales tromped through the snow while a chorus chirped “when you say Bud you’ve said it all.”
In 2025, the ad featured a young Clydesdale that was judged to be too young to be a part of the team delivering a keg that had fallen off the wagon all the way to it’s destination, all by himself.
The Clydesdales have pulled floats in major parades, like the St. Louis Tournament of Roses Parade, and have been a part of various community events and sporting events across the country.
And since the 1950s, Dalmatians have traveled with the Budweiser Clydesdales hitch, sitting perched on top of the wagon proudly seated next to the driver. The role of the dogs was to guard the wagon and protect the team while the driver went inside buildings to make deliveries.
Don’t miss out on your chance to see this magnificent team of horses in person. This Bud’s for you! Well these Budweiser Clydesdales, that is.