Budweiser Clydesdales to appear in Military Bowl parade. Will ECU, NCSU be there, too?

by | Dec 7, 2024

While speculation continues over whether ECU will be in the Military Bowl along with NC State, we at least know one staple will be in the bowl game’s parade.

EyeOnAnnapolis.net reports the Budweiser Clydesdales will lead the Military Bowl Parade in Annapolis on December 28. The Military Bowl, featuring teams from the ACC and AAC, will kick off at 5:45 pm on ESPN.

Brett McMurphy is predicting the Pirates and Wolfpack will play in the game. As of Saturday morning, no official word has been released on which teams will play. The official announcement comes on Sunday on ESPN during its bowl selection show.

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