This Budweiser Clydesdale Is for You Lafayette and Acadiana

(Lafayette, LA) - The Lafayette Police Department now has some new equine friends to help us stay safe, thanks to a little help from Schilling Distributing Company. Two Budweiser Clydesdales are now going to call Lafayette home.

The Budweiser Clydesdales are world famous, and now two new friends are joining the force at the Lafayette Police Department. We can welcome Bud and Mo to the family as the two new Clydesdale horses are now calling Lafayette home.

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Lafayette Police Mounted Unit welcomes the two new horses to the arsenal. With the power of these horses, they each equal the manpower and force of twenty officers on the street, according to officials.

One of the horses is named Bud after the famous beer brand, and the other is named Mo in honor of Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet.

Get ready to see these beautiful creatures as they will be featured in all of Lafayette's Mardi Gras parades this season. They will be in attendance during the following parades:

• Krewe de Allons (2/13/26)
• Children’s Parade (2/14/26)
• Bonaparte Parade (2/14/26)
• Queen’s Parade (2/16/26)
• King’s Parade (2/17/26)
• Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade (2/17/26)
• Independent Parade (2/17/26)

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In addition to these Mardi Gras events, Bud and Mo will also be participating in the African Heritage Parade on March 1. These beautiful animals will be hitting the streets of Acadiana.

Charles "Buddy" Schilling with Schilling Distributing says,

Of course we had to name him Bud, after The King of Beers. It’s a name that represents tradition, community pride, and a little bit of fun… and we couldn’t be more excited to see him serve alongside the Lafayette Police Department.

Lafayette Police Department Senior Corporal David Stanley of the Mounted Patrol Unit says Bud is a compassionate animal that works well with his brother, Mo.

Stanley adds,

One officer on a Clydesdale equals the impact of 20 officers on foot, thanks to their size, intelligence, and calm demeanor in large crowds.

How You Can Tell Which Clydesdale Bud Is

Bud has a black spot on his white striped face. Don't miss your chance to see Bud and Mo in a parade.