Crazy, colorful, and chaotic antics were afoot on Saturday, Febraury 7, when the yearly Phoenix Idiotarod invaded downtown. The annual gonzo event, which involves three-dozen costumed teams competing in a madcap and mischief-filled race around the city while piloting decorated shopping carts, hit the streets and sidewalks and resulted in one of the liveliest and most unique local events of the spring.
Photos by Benjamin Leatherman