Pro Quarterback Brady Quinn and Budweiser Clydesdales to Visit Cedar Point
This Week
SANDUSKY, Ohio, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
SOURCE Cedar Point
Robin Innes, Director of Public Relations, rinnes@cedarpoint.com,
+1-419-627-2226
