Clydesdales return to Marion with four free Pavilion viewing dates

The Budweiser Clydesdales are scheduled to return to Marion later this month, and residents do not have to wait for a parade to see them. The Pavilion lists four dates for free stable viewing at its Sioux Drive venue.

The announced hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 24, 25, 27 and 28, 2026. Those are four separate dates, not an uninterrupted five-day opening: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, is not among the listed viewing dates. Times are local to Marion.

Viewing and parade are different events

Stable viewing is scheduled at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive. The venue separately lists the full hitch for the Very Merry Marion Parade on Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. A stable-viewing visit should not be confused with seeing the full hitch in the parade.

The Pavilion says admission to the stable viewing is free and monetary donations will be accepted for local food banks. KBSI also reports that the viewing appearances are being promoted with Golden Eagle Distributing and the city of Marion.

Other appearances need their own planning

KBSI lists additional appearances at regional businesses, including Lucky's in Marion from 3 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 27. These have different locations and hours from the Pavilion program. Readers should check the individual organizer's latest information rather than use the Pavilion's hours for every stop.

Neither the venue calendar nor the report establishes a guaranteed wait time, parking availability or access to particular parts of the stable area. If you need accessibility information or are traveling with a large group, contact the venue before making plans; its published number is 618-993-2657.

This report covers the announced schedule, not a claim that the appearances have already occurred. The source calendar remains the best place to confirm a visit closer to the date, particularly if conditions or event arrangements change.