Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Southern Illinois for holiday appearances

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Southern Illinois this November, giving residents several opportunities to see the horses up close during the holiday season.

The Clydesdales will be available for free stable viewing at the Pavilion in Marion on four dates:

– Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Friday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Saturday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The horses will also make appearances at several Golden Eagle Distributing locations across Southern Illinois.

Additional viewing opportunities include:

– Wednesday, Nov. 25: K&M Liquors in Benton, 3 to 5 p.m.
– Friday, Nov. 27: Lucky’s in Marion, 3 to 5 p.m.
– Saturday, Nov. 28: RollnUp in Herrin, 3 to 5 p.m.

Admission to the stable viewing events is free.

Organizers will also collect monetary donations during stable viewing hours to support local families in need.

All contributions will be distributed to local food banks to help provide assistance during the holiday season.

The appearances are being promoted in partnership with Golden Eagle Distributing and the city of Marion.