OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Thousands of spectators lined the streets of downtown Ocala on Monday, March 17, 2025, to catch a glimpse of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
The iconic horse team, courtesy of Tri-Eagle Sales, made a special appearance at the Ocala St. Patrick’s Day Parade, delivering beer to local bars and thrilling the enthusiastic crowd.
The Clydesdales, fresh off their visit to Live Oak International over the weekend, made their way through Ocala’s historic square, accompanied by Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano, who rode on the wagon.
Fans cheered as the majestic horses, adorned in their signature harnesses, paraded through the city.
“Budweiser Clydesdales have been doing this since 1933,” said Dave Thomas of Anheuser-Busch. “We spend about 10 months a year traveling all around the United States doing all different kinds of events from sporting events, festivals, horse shows, parades. You name it, we’ll go to it.”
Mayor Marciano praised the event’s impact on the community. “We’re so thankful to Tri-Eagle Sales and Budweiser for bringing them to town. We’re the Horse Capital of the Worldᵀᴹ. We have these beautiful horses here today on St. Paddy’s Day. We’re so appreciative for them to be able to do this for our community.”
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