The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition of Anheuser-Busch since 1933, will be appearing in Margate on Thursday August 15 from 2pm – 4pm. The eight-horse hitch will be harnessed and hitched to the famous glistening red Budweiser beer wagon on South Cedar Grove Avenue between Atlantic and Ventnor Avenues. The public is invited to witness this painstakingly delicate process between 2pm – 3pm before the horses make their way around a circuit on the streets of Margate from 3pm-4pm. Streets will be closed as the team makes their way around the route.
From S. Cedar Grove Avenue the hitch will turn onto Atlantic Avenue and travel south towards Longport pausing for photos in front of Lucy the Elephant and turn right onto Washington Avenue and proceed to Ventnor Avenue and make another right turn. The hitch will stop in front of the Historical Society building on Washington Ave. and around the corner in front of fire station #1 on Ventnor Ave. The Clydesdales will make their way down Ventnor Ave. and turn right on S. Cedar Grove Ave. where they will be unharnessed at the completion of their appearance. Guests can view from along the walking route.
The Clydesdales’ appearance in Margate is one of several made annually by the traveling hitches who appear in select areas from coast to coast. It is a rare opportunity to have them in the downbeach area for a team that performed at the Tournament of Roses Parade, the St. Louis Cardinals opening day, and Daytona Beach Bike Week this year alone. Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to America in the mid-1800’s. Today, the giant, muscular draft horses (bred for hauling or plowing farms) are used primarily for breeding and shows like the one coming to Margate.
Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdale hitch must be at least three years old, stand approximately 18 hands – or 6 feet- at the shoulder, weigh an average of 2,000 pounds, must be bay in color, have four white legs, and a blaze of white on the face and black mane and tail. A single Clydesdale will consume as much as 20-25 quarts of feed, 40-50 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day. Local residents and visitors to Margate should take the opportunity to appreciate these beautiful creatures up close during this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. No one Is permitted to touch or pet the horses. (Please note that specific weather conditions must be met for the safety of the Clydesdales and their ability to appear).
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