Clydesdales arrive at Mystic Seaport, available for viewing
The Budweiser Clydesdales have arrived at Mystic Seaport, and will participate in the Mystic Irish Parade on Sunday.
The horses are being housed in a special stable on the Museum’s Village Green, and are available for public viewing during regular museum hours. Children ages 13 and younger will be admitted free to the museum.
The eight-horse team will be harnessed and hitched to the red beer wagon at the museum on Saturday, and will walk the grounds for a period of time.
The Clydesdales schedule at Mystic Seaport:
Thursday: Clydesdale stable open for public viewing; public can watch grooming of horses until 3 p.m. After 3 p.m., two horses will be available for viewing.
Friday: Clydesdale stable open for public viewing; public can watch grooming of horses from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. From 2 to 4 p.m., there will be a single horse “show,” which allows for the public to get up close to a Clydesdale for photos and petting.
Saturday: Clydesdale stable open for public viewing; public can watch grooming of horses from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. From 3 to 5 p.m. the horses will be on the hitch for a parade through the museum grounds.
Sunday: Clydesdale stable open for public viewing; public can watch grooming of horses from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 1 p.m., the horses will join the Mystic Irish Parade, leaving from the museum grounds. The team will return to the museum at the parade’s conclusion, and be available for public viewing until 6 p.m.
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