Authored By Ashley Day

This year’s Running of the Chihuahuas will be a Cinco de Mayo celebration with live music from superstar Aaron Carter, food and cute dogs in competition.

The 10th Running of the Chihuahuas will take place May 6 at First Tennessee Pavilion. Music will begin at 2 p.m., and the race will start at 5.

“We may not be the Kentucky Derby yet, but this year is shaping up to be our biggest ever,” Brad Steiner, event organizer, said. “Not only will we see a record number of racers, but we have the biggest musical lineup we have ever had and a major giveaway to announce soon.”

The event is free to the public.

The lineup will feature Aaron Carter, who recently released the single “Fool’s Gold” on his first full-length album in 14 years, “LØVË.” Watch the video below.

Carter is known for his hit songs in the late ’90s and early 2000s, such as “I Want Candy” and “Aaron’s Party.” He opened for the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears, and appeared on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel.

The rest of the lineup will be announced on Hits 96.

The race will include six Chihuahuas at a time, and the winner of each round will move on to the next level of the competition.

Racers can register here.

Not only will the winner receive prizes, but one spectator at the event will win a “once-in-a-lifetime trip” that will be announced soon.

Steiner said that this year’s first round of racers will be inducted into the Running of the Chihuahuas hall of fame.

“It will be a special group of the most dedicated and successful racers in our storied history,” Steiner said. “That incredible athletic prowess will be on display for free May 6.”