Budweiser Clydesdales cancel, reschedule Richmond-area events due to Tropical Storm Debby

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Budweiser and its legendary Clydesdales have either canceled or rescheduled each of their Richmond-area appearances due to the incoming Tropical Storm Debby .

The Budweiser Clydesdales were originally scheduled to appear in both Richmond and New Kent County at three different events between Thursday, Aug 8, and Saturday, Aug. 10, to celebrate 14 years of partnership with the non-profit Folds of Honor.

In an Aug. 7 update, organizers said one of these appearances — that being their Carytown Beer Deliveries, which included several stops at Richmond eateries on Thursday, Aug. 8 — has been canceled due to the threat of severe weather.

The other two appearances, detailed below, have been rescheduled:

• Saturday, Aug. 10, at 5:40 p.m. — Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Game
  • 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd in Richmond
  • To include a Folds of Honor scholarship check presentation
  • Originally scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9
• Sunday, Aug. 11, at 2:10 p.m. — Colonial Downs’ Festival of Racing
  • 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy in New Kent County
  • To include a Folds of Honor scholarship check presentation
  • Originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10

“As we continue to monitor Tropical Storm Debby, all our appearances are weather dependent to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the Clydesdales,” organizers said in the update.

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