Pro quarterback Brady Quinn and Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Cedar Point this week

Special visits by Brady Quinn and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales highlight weekend's activities at Cedar Point.

Sunday, 07 June 2009

Cedar Point Press Release
   
SANDUSKY, Ohio, June 6 -- Special visits by pro quarterback Brady Quinn and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will highlight the weekend's activities at Cedar Point amusement park/resort in Sandusky, Ohio.

The park will hold "Brady Quinn Day" on Sunday, June 14. During his visit, Quinn, the third-year quarterback for the Browns, will hold a Q & A session for fans beginning at noon outside the Game Day Grille, located in the Blue Streak Courtyard. Afterward, Quinn will pose for pictures until 1:15 p.m.

A native of Columbus, Quinn starred at Notre Dame where he set 36 school records during his college football career for the Fighting Irish. He also received the Maxwell Award for being the College Football Player of the Year in 2006. He was selected in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2007 pro football draft.

On Friday, June 12, two days before Quinn visits the park, Cedar Point will showcase the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales.

Highlighting the day will be a parade along the park's midway beginning at 2 p.m. The Clydesdale will travel along the midway from the Sky Ride to the front of the park before ending at the Wicked Twister roller coaster. The Clydesdales will also be on display near the Wicked Twister from 1:30- 2 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m. During this time, guests will be able to see the eight-horse team harnessed for the parade.

These beautiful horses stand six feet tall at the shoulder and weigh between 1,800-2,300 pounds! The horses wear horseshoes that are more than 20 inches long and weigh approximately five pounds. Each day, the Clydesdales consume 20-25 quarts of whole grains, vitamins and minerals, 50-60 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water.

The Clydesdales were originally given to August Busch Sr. and Anheuser-Busch in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. They now serve as mascots for the Budweiser brand and make frequent appearances at special events around the country.

A dalmatian rides on the coach next to the driver as part of a tradition of being a companion to the horses.