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.

Check back with us for information on the
2013 Cinco de Mayo Festival and Chihuahua Races!

  

• Free Admission
• Watching the races is also free
• Food and beverages will be available for purchase
• Two Stages of Entertainment
• Chihuahua Races & King and Queen Coronation
• The Chihuahua Store will have Chihuahua tee-shirts and other items available. All proceeds will go to help HALO Animal Rescue save homeless pets. 
  
   

 CHIHUAHUA RACE DETAILS

Registration

• Registration for all Chihuahuas will occur from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Registration is limited to the first 240 Chihuahuas
• Canopies and fans will be provided for owner and dog comfort
• 3 lane practice track will be open for all registered Chihuahua's from  10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

 Registration Fees

• Race fees are $20 per Chihuahua
• King and Queen Coronation fees are $10 per Chihuahua
• To register for both the races and coronation is $25
• NEW CATEGORY for 2012 Chandler Centennial Chihuahua – FREE registration when you register for King or Queen            

Race Prizes

• $500 & Trophy – 1^st Place
• $250 & Trophy – 2^nd Place
• $125 & Trophy – 3^rd Place

King & Queen Coronation Criteria

• Chihuahuas will be judged based on the following: Best Dressed, Best Temperament and Most Fashionable
• King & Queen will receive a cash prize, cape and trophy

King & Queen Coronation Prizes

• $75, Cape & Trophy – 1^st Place
• $50 & Trophy – 2^nd Place
• $25 & Trophy – 3^rd Place

Chandler Centennial Chihuahua Criteria 

• Details to come soon!! 

Chandler Centennial Chihuahua Prize

• King or Queen – only 1 winner
• $100, Cape & Trophy
   

ALL CHIHUAHUA PARTICIPANTS MUST ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEGEMENTS & RACE RULES 

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 240 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
·  Only dogs registered for the races and running in the current heat called will be allowed in the track area
·  The winning dog will be the first to run completely though the track finish line   
 

For more information on the Cinco de Mayo Festival or the Chihuahua Races, contact Alberto Esparza at 480-310-2018.

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 re-establishing 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.