Miami Genesis thanks sponsors and volunteers of this year's Miami Fiesta '25

Local dancers, like Laveah Castañeda and Xzayelea Membrila perform with the Superior Dance Company. Here they are performing in Miami as part of Miami Fiesta '25.

Yevette Vargas

Posted Sunday, October 5, 2025 10:00 pm

***Our apologies to the Miami Genesis team for belatedly publishing this notice which thanks sponsors and provides the final results of the Chihuahua Races. GMT

MIAMI, AZ — Miami Genesis and the Town of Miami extend heartfelt thanks to all those who made Fiesta de Miami 2025 an unforgettable success! This year’s celebration, held September 5–6, marked the 110th Anniversary of the Town of Miami and brought our community together for two full days of free, family-friendly fun.

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

This local annual event celebrating our community would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
APS, Resolution Copper Mining, Gila County Supervisors Tim Humphrey, Steve Christensen, and Woody Cline, United Fund of Globe-Miami, Apache Gold Casino Resort, Miami Genesis, and the Town of Miami.

With Gratitude to Our Contributors and Volunteers

We also thank the many individuals and organizations whose time, talent, and dedication helped make this year’s Fiesta shine:
KQSS Radio, Globe Miami Times, the Town of Miami Public Works Department and staff, Town Manager Alexis Rivera, the Miami Genesis Economic Development Board, and Christine Duarte’s team, who managed the event this year. Special thanks go to the Miami Senior Center volunteers and Terri Griego of Miami Genesis, Entertainment Coordinator, for her leadership and enthusiasm.

A Celebration to Remember

Downtown Miami came alive with music, laughter, and community spirit. The streets were filled with the excitement of the annual Chihuahua Races, non-stop entertainment, and two nights of street dances under the stars. Kiddy Land kept youngsters entertained with bounce houses and piñata breaks throughout the day, while the Food Court, Beer Garden, and vendor booths offered something for everyone.

Chihuahua Race Winners

Always a crowd favorite, this year’s Chihuahua Races brought plenty of cheers. Each winner received a cash prize:

Always a crowd favorite, this year’s Chihuahua Races brought plenty of cheers. Each winner received a cash prize:
1st Place: Smokey
2nd Place: Ginger
3rd Place: Poppy

The 50/50 Raffle Winner, Monika Contreras, demonstrated the true spirit of giving by donating her $171.50 winnings back to support the upcoming Small Town Christmas event in December.