Four-legged fiesta-goers in Madeira Beach, FL can “pawticipate” in a Cinco de Mayo 5K or Half-Mile Dog Fun Run on May 6 at Roc Park. After a night of tacos and “bark-aritas” Fido can walk or run to burn off those extra calories. Don’t worry though, once you’ve finished the race, food trucks and vendors will be waiting to help you both refuel. Photographers will be on site to take themed photos, so come dressed in your Cinco de Mayo best.

If you’re not in the Madeira Beach area, check out other dog-friendly May 5 celebrations like the Cinco de Mayo Jeep Night in Sante Fe, TX, or Cinco de Mayo Plaza Millwood in Charlotte, NC where Fido can enter the dog costume contest.

Plan a visit to your favorite local dog-friendly Mexican restaurant. Sip on a concoction from the tequila bar while overlooking the water at Javelina Cantina in Lake Havasu City, AZ, munch on the Perfect Quesadilla at Diego’s in Newport, RI, or order a special meal for Fido from the doggie menu at Zorro’s Cafe and Cantina in Pismo Beach, CA. If you do plan to head to a Mexican restaurant on Cinco de Mayo, call ahead to ensure your pup is welcome at any special events they may be hosting.

Ready to plan a getaway south of the border with your pooch? There are many pet-friendly hotels in Mexico that will welcome your dog with open arms like:

• Near Cancun along Mexico’s beautiful Riviera Maya, Dreams Jade Resort & Spa - All-Inclusive offers dog-friendly accommodations in select room categories. One dog weighing up to 22 lbs (or 10 kg) is permitted for an additional fee of $65 USD per night. Dogs are given beds, bowls, and waste bags to use during their stay, and there’s a small off-leash dog area on the property.
• In the capital of Jalisco, The Westin Guadalajara welcomes two dogs up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $35 USD per night. The hotel has plush Heavenly dog beds and bowls for use during your stay and there is a grassy pet relief area onsite.
• The stunning One&Only Palmilla Los Cabos on Mexico’s Pacific Coast welcomes cats or dogs up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $50 USD per night. Pet beds, toys, and dishes are provided for your furry friends.

Can you really have a Cinco de Mayo party without tacos? If you don’t feel like going out, set up a taco bar for family and friends with yummy fillings, toppings and salsas. Group all of the pup-friendly ingredients together or mark them with a cute sticker or card.

Use flour or corn tortillas (which are okay for Fido to eat occasionally) as your base. Fill the tacos with low-fat ground beef, turkey or chicken - just don’t go crazy with the seasonings. Other pooch-friendly proteins include grilled chicken, lean steak, eggs, bacon, shrimp and cod. You can also include veggies like lettuce, cabbage, sweet potatoes and cilantro, and other toppings like cheese and plain Greek yogurt. Keep Fido away from the guacamole and salsa. These contain avocados, tomatoes, onion, garlic and spicy peppers, which are toxic for dogs.

This simple “Bark-aritas” recipe will help your pooch wash down his tacos with a refreshing frozen concoction. It's non-alcoholic and doesn’t include limes, which are too acidic for Fido’s tummy.

Ingredients

* Chicken broth

* Ice cubes

* Cucumber slices

Add chicken broth and ice cubes into a blender and blend until smooth. You can also make this “on the rocks” by placing ice cubes into the chicken broth. Serve immediately in a dog bowl or a paper cup garnished with a slice of cucumber.

It’s okay if Fido wants to chase the taco truck. This 2-in-1 interactive Hide a Taco Truck Toy Puzzle by Outward Hound will keep your dog mentally stimulated during a game of fetch or hide and seek. Hide the taco, burrito or nacho inside the truck and let your pooch sniff them out over and over.

Everyone loves a piñata at a Cinco de Mayo party. Purchase a bone-shaped one and fill it with dog treats and toys. Even though Fido can’t take a whack at it himself, he’ll reap the rewards once it’s cracked open.

Your party animal will feel festive at any Cinco de Mayo function wearing this serape and sombrero, but he’ll look muy caliente in the Wagatude Fiesta Print Collared Dog Shirt, which features most of the elements of a great Cinco de Mayo party. Your dog can don maracas, bottles of tequila, guitars, sombreros, chili peppers, and phrases like “ole”, “hola”, and “fiesta” with this stylish shirt. If he needs something with a little more give before he eats, let Fido show his love for everyone’s favorite Mexican treat with this adorable Fab Dog .