Corgi chaos as hundreds of pointy-eared pups descend on SoCal beach

A tidal wave of adorable corgis hit Huntington Beach on Saturday for an annual gathering of the pointy-eared, short-legged pups.

The paws-itively wild scene at SoCal Corgi Beach Day saw hundreds of the high-energy dogs and their devoted owners descend on the sand for the seaside shindig.

Corgi wearing a Dodgers baseball cap and riding in a backpack at Spring Corgi Beach Day. — Some showed off festive attire, from tiny Mexican sombreros to Dodger hats. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post

A person wearing sunglasses and a floral shirt holds a happy corgi on a sandy beach. — Adorable short legs and rapidly wagging tails. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post

Known as “the biggest corgi party on the planet,” the festival has grown from a small 2012 meetup of 15 dogs into a full-blown canine carnival drawing thousands of pooches twice a year.

This year’s theme, “Tiki Beach Pawty” (aka “Big Corg-huna Energy”), added a tropical twist to the tail-wagging festivities.

A Corgi dog wearing a small sombrero hat with colorful trim, panting with its tongue out. — Corgis dominated the beach in packs. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post

A corgi wearing an orange and blue life vest runs on the wet sand of a beach, its mouth open and tongue out. — Just happy tails and wagging tongues. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post

On Saturday, the pint sized-pups fetched balls and raced along the surf while showing off festive attire — from Dodgers caps and tiny sombreros to Easter bunny ears and oversized ski goggles.

Some enjoyed yoga sessions with their owners, as well as massages and mellow SoCal vibes.

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Guests enjoyed fare from local food trucks and a “Corgi Marketplace,” with vendors selling pet supplies, gifts and treats.

The event’s highlights included the Corgi Costume Contest, Best Corgi Butt, Corgi Limbo and the Corgonut Pie Eating Contest.

Corgis running and splashing in the ocean at Huntington Beach. — Folklore even claims corgis were once the steeds of fairies and elves. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post

Owners and corgis at a beach event. — A special rescue zone partnered with Queen’s Best Stumpy Dog Rescue. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post

A corgi wearing blue bunny ears and bowtie sits on a box that reads — The perfect photo backdrop for Instagram-ready shots of the smallest beachgoers. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post

Corgi with rainbow-colored fur on its ears, back, and paws, stands at the edge of the water at Spring Corgi Beach Day. — Pembroke Welsh Corgis, the stars of the show, are a herding breed from Wales whose name means “dwarf dog.” Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post

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Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a herding breed from Wales whose name means “dwarf dog,” with folklore claiming the dogs were once the steeds of fairies and elves.

Known for their friendly personalities and intelligence, corgis have royal cred, too: Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 in her lifetime, helping catapult the breed to worldwide fame.