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Move over, Fort Worth Herd... The Budweiser Clydesdales take over the Stockyards

The crowd takes photos of the Budweiser Clydesdales as they stroll down the street on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Budweiser sends the Clydesdale’s all over the country as well as making a special stop in Texas to celebrate the upcoming All-star game in the metroplex.
The crowd takes photos of the Budweiser Clydesdales as they stroll down the street on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Budweiser sends the Clydesdale’s all over the country as well as making a special stop in Texas to celebrate the upcoming All-star game in the metroplex. jsolis@star-telegram.com

The sound of hooves clopping filled the Fort Worth Stockyards on Friday as the Budweiser Clydesdales strolled down East Exchange Avenue delivering beer as part of the MLB All-Star Week events.

The beer company is Major League Baseball’s longest-tenured sponsor, and the Stockyards will host the MLB Draft on Sunday in Cowtown Coliseum.

The Clydesdales strolled down the brick streets handing cases of beer to pedestrians and showing off the large, majestic horses. All together, the wagon and the horses weigh in around 12 tons.

A member from the crowd holds a case of bear with the Clydesdales standing in the street on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Budweiser Clydesdales delivered beer to the crowd as they strolled down the street celebrating the upcoming All-star week.
A member from the crowd holds a case of bear with the Clydesdales standing in the street on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Budweiser Clydesdales delivered beer to the crowd as they strolled down the street celebrating the upcoming All-star week. Joel Solis jsolis@star-telegram.com
The crowd takes photos of the Budweiser Clydesdales as they stroll down the street on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Budweiser sends the Clydesdale’s all over the country as well as making a special stop in Texas to celebrate the upcoming All-star game in the metroplex.
The crowd takes photos of the Budweiser Clydesdales as they stroll down the street on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Budweiser sends the Clydesdale’s all over the country as well as making a special stop in Texas to celebrate the upcoming All-star game in the metroplex. Joel Solis jsolis@star-telegram.com
Budweiser Clydesdale handler Alex Smith, left hands a case of beer to The Love Shack supervisor Vicky Scruggs, right on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Budweiser was the main sponsor for the clydesdales and delivered beer to attendees celebrating the upcoming All-star game.
Budweiser Clydesdale handler Alex Smith, left hands a case of beer to The Love Shack supervisor Vicky Scruggs, right on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Budweiser was the main sponsor for the clydesdales and delivered beer to attendees celebrating the upcoming All-star game. Joel Solis jsolis@star-telegram.com
Budweiser Clydesdale handler Brady Bardin adjusts the bit on the horse Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Bud, left and Brody, right are part of the wheel team and are the strongest horses out of the six.
Budweiser Clydesdale handler Brady Bardin adjusts the bit on the horse Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Bud, left and Brody, right are part of the wheel team and are the strongest horses out of the six. Joel Solis jsolis@star-telegram.com
A Clydesdale handler polishes a gold chain in preparation to stroll down the stockyards on Friday, July 12 at Billy Bobs Texas.
A Clydesdale handler polishes a gold chain in preparation to stroll down the stockyards on Friday, July 12 at Billy Bobs Texas. Joel Solis jsolis@star-telegram.com
Budweiser Clydesdale handlers place a harness on bud the Clydesdale on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The harnesses are hand made and weigh around 70 to 75 pounds.
Budweiser Clydesdale handlers place a harness on bud the Clydesdale on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The harnesses are hand made and weigh around 70 to 75 pounds. Joel Solis jsolis@star-telegram.com
Clydesdales stroll down the stockyards on Friday, July 12. Budweiser Clydesdales make an old-school beer delivery as All-Star week festivities lead off around the metro area.
Clydesdales stroll down the stockyards on Friday, July 12. Budweiser Clydesdales make an old-school beer delivery as All-Star week festivities lead off around the metro area. Joel Solis jsolis@star-telegram.com
Bud from the Budweiser Clydesdales stands with his harness on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Bud is a 2000 pound Clydesdale and is important to the team for being the strongest horse to pull the wagon and is part of the Wheel team.
Bud from the Budweiser Clydesdales stands with his harness on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Bud is a 2000 pound Clydesdale and is important to the team for being the strongest horse to pull the wagon and is part of the Wheel team. Joel Solis jsolis@star-telegram.com
Budweiser Clydesdale handlers polish the wagon on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The wagon can hold around 222 cases of beer when full.
Budweiser Clydesdale handlers polish the wagon on Friday, July 12 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The wagon can hold around 222 cases of beer when full. Joel Solis jsolis@star-telegram.com

This story was originally published July 12, 2024 at 4:28 PM.

Joel Solis
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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