🐎 “THE LEGEND RETURNS!” — Budweiser Clydesdales STORM Busch Stadium for Opening Day The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales made a thunderous entrance at Busch Stadium, kicking off Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals in unforgettable style. Pulling the legendary red wagon and led by their Dalmatian companion, the powerful team had fans on their feet before the first pitch was even thrown. From the roar of the crowd to the sheer spectacle of tradition, this wasn’t just baseball — it was a moment of pure American magic.

It Is A Long-Standing Tradition For The Budweiser Clydesdales To Be Part Of The St. Louis Cardinals’ Opening Day Celebrations

The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales have been part of the St. Louis Cardinals’ Opening Day festivities since the 1970s, and they are continuing the tradition this year!

According to Major League Baseball’s website, Anheuser-Busch purchased the Cardinals in 1953, but they didn’t bring the Clydesdales into the stadium for Opening Day for 20 years. Not only do they make an appearance, but they also pull the famous red wagon around the field for a lap to much fanfare!

The stadium was literally redesigned so the Clydesdales and the wagon could enter through the right-field gates, so they knew it would be a long-standing tradition!

This season’s Opening Day took place on Thursday, March 26th, and the Cardinals’ social media accounts confirmed that the Clydesdales would take place at 2:30 PM local time.

Watch The Clydesdales Take The Field

Anticipation was palpable, especially on social media, as Anheuser-Busch teased a video of the Dalmatian on the wagon!

Michael McGreevy, a pitcher in the Cardinals organization, met the Clydesdales leading up to Opening Day, which added to fans’ excitement!