PAW'er DOG WALK
-PAW’ER DOG WALK HIGHLIGHTS-
Lunar New Year Celebration, the 2k walk will wind through the Los Angeles State Historic Park, Los Angeles, CA. The walk will conclude near the Chinatown Gate, Dr. Sun Yat Sen Statue, and other historic and cultural landmarks. Proceeds from the event are donated to local animal rescue organizations.
*Note: The PAW’er Walk course is subject to change. Please continue to check our website for course updates. Thank you.
PAW'ER DOG WALK PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
- Customized designed finisher medal for the current lunar year
- Ultra-soft commemorative Firecracker t-shirt for dogs (sizes and quantities limited)Doggie Goodie Bag (with special gift for dogs)
- Personalized bibs if registered by 1/25
- Free Carbo-Load meal to all registered participants (available on Saturday only from 10am-2pm)
- Lucky Red Envelope
- Water stations at the Start/Finish and along the course
- One (1) free beer to all registered participants 21+ years of age
RULES FOR PET OWNERS
- Dogs must be well-behaved and non-aggressive with people and other dogs
- Dogs must be on leash at all times, no exceptions. Please bring a flat leash that is no longer than four (4) feet. No extendable/retractable leashes will be allowed
- Dogs must be current on all required vaccines
- Please do not bring puppies who have not completed all of their vaccinations
- Only one dog is allowed per walker
- The person walking the dog must be 18 years or older. While children may walk alongside dogs, no children may hold the leashes to the dogs on race day.
- Please set a good example and pick up after your pet. Extra poop bags will be available, as well as trash cans.
- Carbo-Load and beer are for human participants only
SPECIAL NOTICE
At the PAW’er Dog Walk event, please bear in mind that your pet will be exposed to a variety of situations and noises including loud firecrackers during the opening ceremony (7:30am), small excited children, barking dogs, loud music, people speaking loudly on microphones, and crowds clapping and cheering. There will not be any firecrackers lighting after the opening ceremony. You know your pet best. Please use your best judgment to determine whether he/she can handle the excitement of the celebration and the duration/length of the walk.
LOS ANGELES CHINATOWN HISTORIC CORE
The Firecracker Committee is excited to bring back PAW’er Dog Walk, which was first introduced to celebrate the 40th Anniversary, Year of the Dog.
Sites of interest near the finish of the PAW’er Walk include the historic Broadway gate of Chinatown Plaza, the statue of Sun Yat Sen, the offices of Y.C. Hong., General Lee’s (formerly Man Jen Low), the second historic gates of Chinatown on Hill street, Foo Chow restaurant, the west plaza of Chinatown across Hill street, the office of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, the Royal Pagoda Motel, where LaLa Land was filmed and the famous Phoenix Bakery, known for its strawberry cream cakes and cream puffs. Stop and toss a coin in the Chinatown Wishing Well and make a special wish for Chinese New Year.
Don’t forget to visit and take your picture with the Bruce Lee statue, located inside of Chinatown Plaza.
POINTS OF INTEREST
- The Chinatown Gate and Plaza were constructed in the early 1930’s after the original Chinatown was moved and displaced by the construction of Union Station.
- The statue of Sun Yat Sen commemorates the first president and founding father of the Republic of China.
- Y.C. Hong, an attorney and community leader, was located at 445 and 425 Gin Ling Way. His papers are now archived at the Huntington Library in San Marino, CA.
- General Lee’s (formerly Man Jen Low) was a famous restaurant and bar frequented by movie stars such as Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland.
- The Foo Chow restaurant is where “Rush Hour,” starring Jackie Chan and Chris Rock, was filmed.
* NOTE: The PAW'er Walk course is subject to change. Please continue to check our website for course updates. Thank you.
DOG WALK FAQs
WHAT IS THE PAW’ER WALK?
The PAW’er Dog Walk is approximately a 2K walk at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. It is a leisurely walk through the park and ends at the Chinatown Central Plaza.
WHAT TIME DOES REGISTRATION OPEN?
Registration opens at 7:00 am.
WILL FIRECRACKERS BE LIT DURING PAW’ER DOG WALK?
There will NOT be any firecracker lighting during the PAW’er Dog Walk. HOWEVER, for the bike ride event, firecrackers will be set off for the opening ceremony at 7:00 am near the BIKE start line. This occurs about 1.5 hours before the start of the PAW’er Dog Walk.
WILL THERE BE WATER AVAILABLE FOR THE DOGS?
There will be communal water bowls at different locations along the route. You may bring your own portable water bowl.
MY FRIENDS WOULD LIKE TO WALK WITH ME AND MY DOG, DO THEY HAVE TO REGISTER?
Only the dogs need to register. People may accompany the dog on the walk without registering for the dog walk. Only registered dogs will get a dog T-shirt and goodie bag.
WHAT IF I'M CONCERNED MY DOG CANNOT TOLERATE THE WALK?
If you have a pet breed with you that cannot tolerate this kind of exertion, please consider just enjoying the festivities with your dog.
WILL THERE BE MANY BIG DOGS ON THE WALK?
There may be many large dogs at the walk. Carry your tiny dog or bring a pet stroller to keep your dog safe.
WHAT IF I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN WHO WANT TO INTERACT WITH THE DOGS?
Parents, please educate your children on how to approach a dog. Please review safe dog greeting behaviors with your children before attending the Firecracker events. Remind your child to always ask the owner’s permission to pet an animal, allow the pet to sniff their hands and then they should gently pet the animal’s chest, chin or back (not the top of its head), speaking calmly and quietly to the pet. Children should never jump on a dog, grab it from behind or scream. If a dog is restless and excited and won’t sit for the owner, walk away and do not allow your child to interact with the dog. Sometimes the most well-behaved pets can be startled and react badly.
