Express Employment Professionals Clydesdales Visit Pensacola

Express Employment Professionals is hosting the world-renowned Express Employment Professionals Clydesdales at Cordova Mall along with the help of Cordova Rotary to raise funds for Gulf Coast Kid's House. Of a rare black and white color, the Express Clydesdales stand 17-18 hands high and weigh more than 2,000 pounds each. Their shoes are the size of dinner plates and weigh more than three pounds each. They are the reigning National 8-Horse Hitch and National 6-Horse Hitch Champions. In addition to competing on a national stage, the Express Employment Professionals Clydesdales have participated in some of the country's most recognized parades and promotional events, including Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Tournament of Roses Parade, Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, Fiesta Bowl Parade, Orange Bowl Parade, Hollywood Parade, Calgary Stampede Parade, Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade, the International Finals Rodeo and the Professional Bull Riders World Finals. The Clydesdales are most famous for escorting William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, during their recent visit to North America. The Express Clydesdales will be on display for viewing and rides at Cordova Mall, 5100 N. 9th Ave., 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14th. ''I look forward to providing this unique opportunity to the community and taking advantage of this exciting time to benefit a great local organization,'' said Charles Bockwith, Express franchise owner.