Joybound Around Town on Broadway!

Get ready to leash up, dance it out, and celebrate the love we share with our furry friends at Joybound Around Town on Broadway! Now in its 25th year, this beloved community tradition transforms Broadway Plaza into a joyful festival of paws, people, and purpose. From the tail-wagging Paw-rade Walk to live music and a bustling pet wellness festival, it’s a day of family fun you won’t want to miss. Furry friends are welcome, but you don't need one to join the fun!

Even better, your participation helps raise vital funds to give cats and dogs safe, healthy, loving homes while supporting Joybound’s life-changing programs across Contra Costa County. Let’s celebrate the unbreakable bond between people and pets—and help even more animals find their happy new beginnings.

Registration for Joybound Around Town on Broadway’s fundraising pet walk will open soon!

Join us for an unforgettable day filled with:

The Paw-rade Walk: Kick off the day at 11:00 AM with our beloved Paw-rade Walk, a joyful one-mile stroll around Broadway Plaza alongside your furry best friend. Rally your team, invite friends, and fundraise to give more animals safe, healthy, loving homes. Prizes await our top fundraisers and teams!

Best-Dressed Pet Contest: Does your pet have star power? Enter our always-popular Best-Dressed Pet Contest on the main stage and let your pet strut their stuff for the crowd!

Live Music & Entertainment: Tap your paws to live music and an awesome DJ while enjoying a festival atmosphere in the heart of Walnut Creek.

Pet Wellness Festival: After the walk, explore our Pet Wellness Festival, where the streets of Broadway Plaza are transformed into a pet-lovers' paradise. Discover pet-related booths, free wellness resources, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to meet adoptable pets.

Come for the wagging tails, stay for the smiles. Whether you’re walking in the Paw-rade, shopping with local pet vendors, or enjoying the live music, you’ll be part of something that celebrates the incredible bond between people and pets!

Make it a day of fun in downtown Walnut Creek!

Join us for Joybound Around Town on Broadway, shop HEAD WEST Marketplace, and grab fresh finds at the WC Farmers’ Market—all in one day.

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