It was a bitterly cold morning as we rode to the Warehouse District in Cullman to see the Clydesdale Nov 13, 2022
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We arrived at about 1PM and got in line for the parade, where we could watch the horses being unloaded.
Each of the eight Clydesdale was taken out of the trailer one at a time, then harnessed with solid brass, patent leather, and stitched with pure linen thread harness, which weighed over 130 pounds.
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| One of the Clydesdale being hitched up with its harness |
The Red, White, and Gold beer Wagon also has to be taken out of the 50-foot tractor-trailer, and the Clydesdale hitched up one at a time.
Once the horses were hitched to the Wagon, the drivers, riders, and Dalmatian dog climbed aboard the wagon, and the parade began.
The parade was scheduled to begin at 1PM, but it did not start until 2:20 PM.
The Budweiser wagon, 8 Clydesdale, two drivers, Dalmatian, and three passengers rode around the Warehouse District 3 times, stopping once for pictures before heading back to the tractor trailers to be loaded up.
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| 8 Clydesdale drivers, riders, and Dalmatians starting the parade |
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| Close-up of drivers and Dalmatian |
Several children were standing next to me. A family with three redheaded children. One of the little boys was very impressed with my camera and wanted me to take his picture, which I did.
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| The little boy who wanted me to take his picture. |
There were thousands of people waiting to see the horses. We watched the Clydesdale go around a couple of times.
After Clydesdale's first trip around the district, many people left. At about the same time, we heard the train's whistle blow and a very long train crossed the tracks, so these people had to wait for the tracks to be clear to cross.
We were going to leave after the first round, but since we were going to have to wait on the train, we decided to go back and watch the Clydesdale one more time. I am glad we did because I got a better video of them coming around the corner and getting my picture made near the wagon.
After the parade, we headed home, stopping at Cracker Barrel in Athens for supper. Hubby ordered a big breakfast, and I ordered pinto beans, fried apples with cornbread, chow chow, and onion.
We stopped at Murphy's Walmart to fill up with Gas. It was dark by the time we arrived home.
It was a cold day, but at least the sun was shining. I think it got up to 41.
