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The Budweiser Clydesdales are Traveling Back through Naples, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Estero

Dec 08, 2021 09:26AM ● By Jessica Wagner

Photo Courtesy of Newsbreak's Website

The Budweiser Clydesdales are traveling back through the Southwest Florida area for two weeks of tours through the Fort Myers, Naples, and Punta Gorda areas beginning on Thursday, December 9th.
Here is the schedule for their appearances, according to 
Newsbreak:
  • Thursday, Dec. 9: The Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, North Naples. 3:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 11: The Immokalee Christmas Around the World Parade in Immokalee. 4-7 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. on Jerome Street and travels along State Road 29, Ninth and Main streets, and Immokalee Drive to Immokalee High School.
  • Sunday, Dec. 12: Bayfront Shops, 465 Bayfront Place, Naples. 3-6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 16: City Marketplace in Downtown Punta Gorda. 3-6 p.m. The horses will start at a field near the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, 252 W. Marion Ave., and then travel throughout downtown Punta Gorda.
  • Friday, Dec. 17: The Shell Factory & Nature Park, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. 2-4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 18: Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 5-7:30 p.m.
The Clydesdales have been the symbol for Anheuser-Busch since 1933 and make an appearance throughout the Southwest Florida area every year.
It is completely free to see the eight massive horses in person, plus the well-known Red Beer Wagon. Each horse stands about 6 feet tall and weighs a hefty 2,000 pounds. They are bay-colored with white legs and a white streak on the face, while their mane and tail are black. A Dalmatian travels with every hitch (eight horses), which dates back to when the dogs were trained to guard the wagon and horses during deliveries.
To learn more about the history of the Budweiser Clydesdales, check out the website.