Kick off Cinco de Mayo at the Eighth Annual Running of the Chihuahuas from 1pm – 5pm on Saturday, May 4 at the Wharf DC. The Running of the Chihuahuas is part of DC’s best Cinco de Mayo celebration.
The “races” feature 96 Chihuahuas racing in groups of eight on a sixty foot “race track.” All the action is captured on a 17 foot Jumbotron screen and the winners take home $500 in cash and prizes. All race proceeds benefit Rural Dog Rescue.
If you don’t have a Chihuahua, you can still take part in the excitement with the all-breed contests for best dressed dog and best trick! There will be local vendors and giveaways from DC’s pet friendly businesses.
The cost per dog is $30 to race. This is event is free to attend and family and dog-friendly, but you must be 21+ to drink beer. To enter and for more information, visit here!