A-B Marks 90 Years of the Budweiser Clydesdales
Anheuser-Busch is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
From January through December, the Clydesdales will make appearances in communities across the country, including several special celebrations to commemorate the 90-year anniversary. First appearing in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition, nine decades later, the the Clydesdales will make appearances in communities across the country, including several special celebrations to commemorate the 90-year anniversary.
Over the past nine decades, the Clydesdales have become part of the fabric of major cultural moments across the U.S. Most notably, the iconic horses have been a staple and fan favorite at major sporting events, including the Super Bowl and Major League Baseball games. In recent years, the Clydesdales have also participated in Anheuser-Busch’s programs designed to uplift local communities and bring people together, such as the annual Brew Across America congressional Brewing Competition.
The Clydesdales made their debut on April 7th as a gift from August A. Busch Jr. and Adolphus Busch III to their father in celebration of the repeal of Prohibition. Today, the legendary Clydesdales are born and raised at Warm Springs Ranch, resting on 300-plus acres of rolling hills in the heart of Missouri. The hitches of the Budweiser Clydesdales are based out Anheuser-Busch’s home state of Missouri and spend over 300 days per year traveling to communities all over the country.