It’s a day for the dogs – but not just any kind of canine.

Corgis, the stout pups with big personalities that always look like they have a smile splashed across their furry faces, are the VIPs at this beach party.

So Cal Corgi Beach Day drew thousands of cute, cuddly corgis to the sand in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Oct. 25. The party was at a new location because the gathering has become so popular, more sand space and parking was needed.

The day was created in 2012 by Kelly and Dan McLemore , of Lakewood, who were trying to find friends for their pup Mr. Pickles, who had just healed from a surgery and was ready to get out and play. So they created a beach party, asking people on social media to show up at Huntington Dog Beach.

To their surprise, 15 corgis showed up. So they had an

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