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.
Stay tuned for 2010 event dates
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Free admission.
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Watching the races is also free.
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Music & Entertainment
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Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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A beer garden will open at 3 p.m.
The Cinco de Mayo event and Chihuahua competitions are sponsored by the Chandler Coalition for Civil and Human Rights, Inc. (C3HR), Si Se Puede, City of Chandler, The Chandler Republic, Arizona Physicians IPA, Teleguía En Español, Prensa Hispana, Entravision Communications Radio Phoenix, International Minute Press of Ahwatukee, PRfect Media and Telemundo.
For more information, contact Alberto Esparza at 480.206.2292 or Joe Garcia at 480.895.0440.
CHIHUAHUA RACE DETAILS
Sign-in for the Chihuahua races begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the first 150 dogs. The entry fee is $25. The first-place winner will receive $1,000 with the second and third place winners receiving $500 and $300 respectively.
1 p.m. - Registration
3 p.m. - Crowning of King and Queen of Chihuahuas
5 p.m. - Chihuahua Races
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. C3HR 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.
SPECIAL EVENT
- Dia de los Ninos (Day of the Child)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dia de los Ninos is a new feature to this year's celebration. Kids and families are welcome to get a free health screening and learn about ways to live a healthy lifestyle.
CINCO DE MAYO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Teleguía En Español Presents
12 Annual Chandler Coalition for Civil and Human Rights and
Si Se Puede Foundation’s Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chihuahua Races.
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10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -- Health Fair, Día De Los Niños/Día De Los Libros
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10:00 a.m. -- Opening ceremonies (community stage), Register at library for prizes
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10:15 a.m. -- DJ
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10:30 a.m. -- Los Chinelos (dance)
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11:00 a.m. -- 1st prize drawing
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11:05 to 11:35 a.m. -- Cantante José Antonio Ortiz
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11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. -- Los Chinelos (dance)
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12:15 p.m. -- 2nd prize drawing
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12:15 to 12:45 p.m. -- Mariachis Estrella del Sur
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12:50 to 1:45 p.m. -- Jazelle Paris
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1:00 p.m. -- Chihuahua races registration (on-going, first 150)
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1:45 p.m. -- 3rd prize drawing
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1:45 to 2:40 p.m. -- Riccle & Olivia
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2:45 p.m. -- Final prize drawing & last call for chihuahua registration
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3:00 p.m. -- Crowning of king and queen Chihuahua
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5:00 p.m. -- Chihuahua races (main stage)
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5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. -- Ballet Folklorico Si Se Puede
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6:30 to 7:25 p.m. -- Los Consentidos
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7:30 to 8:30 p.m. -- Grupo Cumbre
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8:35 to 8:50 p.m. -- Cónsul De México
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8:55 to 9:55 p.m. -- Banda Mi Lindo Mazatlán { Band }
- 10:00 to 10:45 p.m. -- Carlos Y los del Monte
- 10:50 to Midnight -- Grupo Mojado
Times and Entertainment Subject to Vary
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.