Events
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Boat Parade of Lights
December 12, 2026
Every year, the magical holiday spirit comes alive in Lake Havasu City with the much-anticipated Parade of Lights, a dazzling display of festivity and creativity on water. Holiday lights are expected to adorn more than 100 boats as they glitter and glisten through the famed Bridgewater Channel under the London Bridge.
THE BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS IS NOW HELD ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF DECEMBER.
Location
Bridgewater Channel @ London Bridge
422 English Village
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
General Info
Absolutely NO WOOD BURNING FIRES on any of the beaches of Rotary Community Park, London Bridge Beach or Lake Havasu State Park. Propane fire pits are allowed at all parks.
Lake Havasu State Park will be providing limited free access to the viewing area for the boat parade, and they will provide a limited number of designated wood fire pits and provide the wood and control the fires. The gate, located across from Paseo Del Sol (entry to Windsor Beach at Lake Havasu State Park), will be open for free admission starting at 4pm. Dogs ARE NOT permitted on the white sand beach and people are encouraged to leave their pets at home. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
There will be NO mooring of boats allowed along the Bridgewater Channel beaches beginning at 4pm the day of the parade. Beginning at 4pm on Saturday, law enforcement will begin sweeping the channel to clear it for the parade.
Please remember to pick up any trash you have regardless of where you are viewing the parade from.
Event dates, times and/or details are subject to change.
Entry Fees / Admission
BOAT ENTRY: Entry deadline is Dec. 6 and the entry fee is $100. Click here for more information regarding registration!
There is no charge to view the Boat Parade. Plan to get arrive early as traffic around the London Bridge can become congested.
Parking
Free parking is available at the English Village (address: 422 English Village), Rotary Community Park, London Bridge Beach and Lake Havasu State Park.
