Busch Gardens Clydesdales Have Super Bowl History
As thousands of people descend on Tampa, Florida, this weekend for Super Bowl XLIII, most will not realize that a piece of Tampa has always had a connection to the biggest of football games. At Busch Gardens, the iconic Clydesdales have been a staple in Anheuser-Busch Super Bowl commercials for over 40 years.
The Budweiser Clydesdales are a group of Clydesdale horses that were first presented to August Anheuser Busch, Sr. on April 7, 1933, by his son, August A. Busch, Jr., as a gift to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. Known for the long white hairs that cover their hooves, the horses, which includes six “hitches” (teams) dispersed through the US, have appeared in various commercials and events nationwide. However, they’ve become most famous for their acting in Budweiser Super Bowl ads.
The Clydesdales first made their Super Bowl premiere in 1967 with an ad that showed the horses marching with their famous red, white, and gold beer wagon to the tune of a cheerful jingle. Over the years, the commercials have taken on serious and funny tones, with the horses engaging in snowball fights and looking on while a zebra referee tries to make a game call.
This year’s Super Bowl will be a particularly big one for the Clydesdales. Though there’s no way to tell for sure how many commercials they’ll appear in during Super Bowl XLIII, AB In-Bev executives told reporters that this year’s ads will have more Clydesdales than any other Budweiser commercial of the past. The commercials will feature the horses in several situations: a romance with a circus horse, a particularly competitive game of fetch, and a portrayal of the history of the Clydesdales. One ad will also feature comedian Conan O’Brien.
When they’re not touring the country or starring in ads, you can see these magnificent horses at the Clydesdale Hamlet at Busch Gardens. There, you can also meet Sprint the Donkey, whose dream of being a world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale made him famous in a series of his own Super Bowl TV ads. The Clydesdales also have a stable where guests can visit them at SeaWorld Orlando.
To see some of the Clydesdales’ greatest Super Bowl commercials, tune into the CBS special Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials on January 31 at 8 pm. Hosted by TV personality and model Daisy Fuentes and sports announcer Jim Nantz, the special includes a tribute to the Clydesdales that was shot earlier this week at Busch Gardens.
The Budweiser Clydesdales will also be making an appearance near Tampa’s Northdale Plaza (at the corner of North Dale Mabry Avenue and North Dale Boulevard) on Thursday, January 29, from 3 to 6 pm to promote their starring role in the Super Bowl commercials.
And this weekend, be sure to stop by the park for some theme park amusements when you’re not completely preoccupied by football festivities. From the Clydesdales to the tigers at Jungala, everyone in Tampa is excited to host Super Bowl XLIII. Score your discount Busch Gardens tickets now at OrlandoFunTickets.com, and you’ll ensure the fun’s not over when the game ends.
The Budweiser Clydesdales are a group of Clydesdale horses that were first presented to August Anheuser Busch, Sr. on April 7, 1933, by his son, August A. Busch, Jr., as a gift to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. Known for the long white hairs that cover their hooves, the horses, which includes six “hitches” (teams) dispersed through the US, have appeared in various commercials and events nationwide. However, they’ve become most famous for their acting in Budweiser Super Bowl ads.
The Clydesdales first made their Super Bowl premiere in 1967 with an ad that showed the horses marching with their famous red, white, and gold beer wagon to the tune of a cheerful jingle. Over the years, the commercials have taken on serious and funny tones, with the horses engaging in snowball fights and looking on while a zebra referee tries to make a game call.
This year’s Super Bowl will be a particularly big one for the Clydesdales. Though there’s no way to tell for sure how many commercials they’ll appear in during Super Bowl XLIII, AB In-Bev executives told reporters that this year’s ads will have more Clydesdales than any other Budweiser commercial of the past. The commercials will feature the horses in several situations: a romance with a circus horse, a particularly competitive game of fetch, and a portrayal of the history of the Clydesdales. One ad will also feature comedian Conan O’Brien.
When they’re not touring the country or starring in ads, you can see these magnificent horses at the Clydesdale Hamlet at Busch Gardens. There, you can also meet Sprint the Donkey, whose dream of being a world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale made him famous in a series of his own Super Bowl TV ads. The Clydesdales also have a stable where guests can visit them at SeaWorld Orlando.
To see some of the Clydesdales’ greatest Super Bowl commercials, tune into the CBS special Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials on January 31 at 8 pm. Hosted by TV personality and model Daisy Fuentes and sports announcer Jim Nantz, the special includes a tribute to the Clydesdales that was shot earlier this week at Busch Gardens.
The Budweiser Clydesdales will also be making an appearance near Tampa’s Northdale Plaza (at the corner of North Dale Mabry Avenue and North Dale Boulevard) on Thursday, January 29, from 3 to 6 pm to promote their starring role in the Super Bowl commercials.
And this weekend, be sure to stop by the park for some theme park amusements when you’re not completely preoccupied by football festivities. From the Clydesdales to the tigers at Jungala, everyone in Tampa is excited to host Super Bowl XLIII. Score your discount Busch Gardens tickets now at OrlandoFunTickets.com, and you’ll ensure the fun’s not over when the game ends.
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