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Cinco de Mayo Festival & Chihuahua Races

Chihuahua races

The annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration honors the Hispanic community's many contributions to the City of Chandler. The festival also features the popular Chihuahua Races and the crowning of the King and Queen Chihuahua. 

The 2010 Cinco de Mayo events have concluded, please check back at a later date for information on next year's events! 

  • Free Admission
  • Watching the races is also free
  • Food and beverages will be available for purchase
  • Beer garden 
  • Community & Main Stage Entertainment
  • Chihuahua Races & King and Queen Coronation

CHIHUAHUA RACE & CORONATION DETAILS

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
1. All vaccinations are current
2. Only purebred Chihuahuas are eligible
3. All dogs must be on a leash when not involved in a race
4. Judges are not professional judges
5. This is an event meant only for entertainment
6. Si Se Puede reserves the right to use photos for future advertising
7. Only the first one hundred fifty (150) Chihuahuas registered are eligible for the races.
8. Chihuahuas must be present during registration

RACE RULES:
·        Owners cannot throw, push, or in any way give the Chihuahuas a head start at the beginning of the race
·        Owners cannot throw any objects onto the track before, during or after the race
·        Owners cannot reach for the Chihuahua at the finish line – the dog must cross the finish line on own
·        Owners cannot run up and down the track during the race
 
KING & QUEEN CORONATION:
·   King & Queen Chihuahua winners will get a medal and a special coronation cape

·   Chihuahuas will be judged based on the followingBest Dressed, Best Temperament and Most Fashionable

Times and Entertainment Subject to Vary

For more information on the Cinco de Mayo Festival or the Chihuahua Races, contact Alberto Esparza at 480-206-2292.

Chandler Special Events Hotline
480-782-2735
 
  

Cinco de Mayo History
On May 5, 1862, 4,000 Mexican soldiers held off 8,000 French and allied troops bent on reestablishing their presence in the New World. Recognition of the Mexican victory is widely celebrated in the United States. In Chandler, the celebration is highlighted with the famous Chihuahua Races and the crowning of the King and Queen of Chihuahuas. In addition to the wildly entertaining Chihuahua Races, there will be plenty of music, food and dancing at this family event.