2024 Havasu Christmas boat parade

[rvir4us]

What time do you guys suggest I arrive to the channel to reserve a spot on Saturday morning? We are getting tired of missing out so might as well join the fun and lock down a spot for a great viewing location.. can’t beat em join em lol! I’ll just leave my giant grinch blowup at home… IYKYK shaking My head

 

[Sportin' Wood]

What time do you guys suggest I arrive to the channel to reserve a spot on Saturday morning? We are getting tired of missing out so might as well join the fun and lock down a spot for a great viewing location.. can’t beat em join em lol! I’ll just leave my giant grinch blowup at home… IYKYK shaking My head

Not sure if accurate, but Islander Snowbirds say 6:00 am.

 

[Singleton]

Not sure if accurate, but Islander Snowbirds say 6:00 am.

Talk about a all day social drinking activity

 

[socal0487]

Talk about a all day social drinking activity

People just place chairs, blankets and rope off areas and then come back later.

 

[sirbob]

Ive had a room at Heat in the past - that worked very well!

 

[Sportin' Wood]

Talk about a all day social drinking activity

Yes they have a plan for that. These people are pro-level consumers of goodtimes.

 

[dezertrider]

Interested in the recomendations. This is our first year

 

[Havasu blue label]

Leave your boat in the channel

 

[240Hallett]

Leave your boat in the channel

Unless it’s been changed, they clear out all the boats that aren’t in the parade before it starts.

 

[MonkeyButt70]

My wife entered us in the Parade this year. She has been asking for years to do it, she finally just signed up and told me we are doing it.

 

[PlanB]

Unless it’s been changed, they clear out all the boats that aren’t in the parade before it starts.

Yep which is crazy for a town that was built by boaters. We watched the parade from our boat for almost 25 years.

 

[Pebo]

I don't thing the bridge area will be as crowded this year. They changed it up. Parade starts at the skate park and goes to windsor, one way only.

 

[240Hallett]

Yep which is crazy for a town that was built by boaters. We watched the parade from our boat for almost 25 years.

Yes. And it was probably a few idiots doing stupid shit that fucked it up for everybody.

 

[Slick]

Read that the Riviera is doing a “Night Glow” Friday night. Assume the boats in slips. $20 bucks a car load to enter.

 

[RVRKID]

Information below regarding viewing locations for the 2024 Lake Havasu City Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. This is a very popular event throughout the community, please plan to arrive early and anticipate a lot of traffic across the bridge both ways. Lake Havasu State Park is a GREAT option for those looking to avoid the large crowds and long walks. Please be respectful of others and clean up after yourself. Absolutely NO WOOD BURNING FIRES on any of the Bridgewater Channel beaches or the Lake Havasu State Park beaches.
Saturday December 14th, 2024
Parade Begins at 6:00pm
Lake Havasu State Park will once again be providing free access to Channel Beach for the Christmas Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec 14th. The park will also be providing a limited number of fire pits. For those of you wanting to view the parade from Windsor Beach (Lake Havasu State Park) please read the below information, be respectful and follow the below guidelines.
- The Paseo Del Sol gate of Windsor #4 at Lake Havasu State Park will be open for free admission starting at 4:00 p.m. This will be the only gate providing complimentary access.
- The restrooms will be open for public use
- WOOD BURNING FIRES ARE NOT PERMITTED
- Propane fire rings and grills will be permitted
- 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
-THIS YEARS PARADE ROUTE INCLUDES THE BEACHES AT ROTARY PARK
For those of you viewing the parade from the beaches of the Bridgewater Channel please read the information below. It is recommended to arrive early and bring a chair if you plan to spectate from the beach.
- There will NO mooring of boats allowed along the Bridgewater Channel beaches beginning at 4pm on Saturday December 14th. In past years with boats trying to leave during the parade it has caused to much congestion with the flow of the parade. Beginning at
4pm on Saturday LHCD and MCSO will begin sweeping the channel to clear it for the parade.
- There will be NO fire pits provided along the channel as in past years and WOOD BURNING FIRES ARE NOT PERMITTED . In past years people have not properly cleaned up after having fires so they will not be allowed. PLEASE DO NOT PLAN ON HAVING A WOOD BURNING FIRE. LHCPD will be enforcing the ban on wood burning fires
- Propane fire pits are OK
- PLEASE pick up any trash you have regardless of where you are viewing the parade from.
-ARRIVE EARLY AND BE PREPARED FOR TRAFFIC.
-The best handicap parking is along the Bridgewater Channel on the dog park side, inside Rotary Park, and inside Lake Havasu State Park.
-If you cannot walk long distances it is recommended to have somebody drop you off near your preferred viewing spot and park the vehicle after doing so.
-People begin setting up early in the morning and saving spots. PLEASE plan accordingly if you want an optimal viewing location

 

[MonkeyButt70]

Ready…..

 

[MonkeyButt70]

Glow night at the Riviera.

 

[Mini Kat]

I turned one of my Mini Kat Boats into a Mini Trophy Truck back in the day had a blast. But we froze our butts off. It was still a lot of fun and memorable!

 

[Looking Glass]

Information below regarding viewing locations for the 2024 Lake Havasu City Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. This is a very popular event throughout the community, please plan to arrive early and anticipate a lot of traffic across the bridge both ways. Lake Havasu State Park is a GREAT option for those looking to avoid the large crowds and long walks. Please be respectful of others and clean up after yourself. Absolutely NO WOOD BURNING FIRES on any of the Bridgewater Channel beaches or the Lake Havasu State Park beaches.
Saturday December 14th, 2024
Parade Begins at 6:00pm
Lake Havasu State Park will once again be providing free access to Channel Beach for the Christmas Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec 14th. The park will also be providing a limited number of fire pits. For those of you wanting to view the parade from Windsor Beach (Lake Havasu State Park) please read the below information, be respectful and follow the below guidelines.
- The Paseo Del Sol gate of Windsor #4 at Lake Havasu State Park will be open for free admission starting at 4:00 p.m. This will be the only gate providing complimentary access.
- The restrooms will be open for public use
- WOOD BURNING FIRES ARE NOT PERMITTED
- Propane fire rings and grills will be permitted
- 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
-THIS YEARS PARADE ROUTE INCLUDES THE BEACHES AT ROTARY PARK
For those of you viewing the parade from the beaches of the Bridgewater Channel please read the information below. It is recommended to arrive early and bring a chair if you plan to spectate from the beach.
- There will NO mooring of boats allowed along the Bridgewater Channel beaches beginning at 4pm on Saturday December 14th. In past years with boats trying to leave during the parade it has caused to much congestion with the flow of the parade. Beginning at
4pm on Saturday LHCD and MCSO will begin sweeping the channel to clear it for the parade.
- There will be NO fire pits provided along the channel as in past years and WOOD BURNING FIRES ARE NOT PERMITTED . In past years people have not properly cleaned up after having fires so they will not be allowed. PLEASE DO NOT PLAN ON HAVING A WOOD BURNING FIRE. LHCPD will be enforcing the ban on wood burning fires
- Propane fire pits are OK
- PLEASE pick up any trash you have regardless of where you are viewing the parade from.
-ARRIVE EARLY AND BE PREPARED FOR TRAFFIC.
-The best handicap parking is along the Bridgewater Channel on the dog park side, inside Rotary Park, and inside Lake Havasu State Park.
-If you cannot walk long distances it is recommended to have somebody drop you off near your preferred viewing spot and park the vehicle after doing so.
-People begin setting up early in the morning and saving spots. PLEASE plan accordingly if you want an optimal viewing location

LHC, can't have a Christmas Boat Parade without a "Page" of Rules.

 

[DRYHEAT]

Unfortunately, people lacking, common sense, and courtesy have ruined a good thing.

 

[stephenkatsea]

It’s still an evening of small town boaters celebrating the holiday with the community. Celebrate, be smart not stupid and Enjoy! There will never be another LHC Christmas Boat Parade of 2024. Have a Merry Christmas.

 

[LHC Kirby]

Read that the Riviera is doing a “Night Glow” Friday night. Assume the boats in slips. $20 bucks a car load to enter.

I know it's over, but if you brought an unwrapped toy - the $20 was waved

 

[Mini Kat]

Lake Havasu City Community Page | 7am. Went for morning walk | Facebook

7am. Went for morning walk. I was pretty surprised to see this. Some of these must have been set up last night. All unattended. Anyone want some free chairs....lol! The Annual Board Parade...

www.facebook.com

7:00 a.m. this morning down in the channel and this is what it already looks like

 

[throttle]

Lake Havasu City Community Page | 7am. Went for morning walk | Facebook

7am. Went for morning walk. I was pretty surprised to see this. Some of these must have been set up last night. All unattended. Anyone want some free chairs....lol! The Annual Board Parade...

www.facebook.com

7:00 a.m. this morning down in the channel and this is what it already looks like

Lido and Balboa island look about the same... however the tide will be high and personal items left unattended will be floating.

 

[mjc]

- There will be NO fire pits provided along the channel as in past years and WOOD BURNING FIRES ARE NOT PERMITTED . In past years people have not properly cleaned up after having fires so they will not be allowed. PLEASE DO NOT PLAN ON HAVING A WOOD BURNING FIRE. LHCPD will be enforcing the ban on wood burning fires

This is why no fire. You know someone or someones left there fire going after parade in a hurry to get to their car and just walked away.

 

[Javajoe]

One of those pics has a wood pit. Good luck with that. Probably a cool event. I need to get some local knowledge of events now that we bought a house there

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

It's been awhile but one year we had a cabana for the boat parade. That was a great night.

 

[MonkeyButt70]

What an amazing event for the community. I was overwhelmed with how many people turn out for it. We will be signing up next year, our boat was full of friends and family that all had a smile on their face.

 

[Havasu blue label]

It’s always a ton of fun

 

[Javajoe]

Why does my iPhone buffer so bad trying to watch videos on this site? Do I need to change a setting?

 

[DLC]

 

[DLC]

 

[mooseknuckles]

 

[satellitemike]

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[zhandfull]

Wow! Some really good decorations on boats.

Think I tried going last year. It was last minute and impossible to find any parking. Said F it and went back home. This year I headed home Saturday afternoon. Next year we will try and either be in the parade or round up a spot early on land.

 

[rivermobster]

Great pics people. Thanks!

 

[Havasu blue label]

Thanks for the pics

 

[calkid]

People just place chairs, blankets and rope off areas and then come back later.

Not on my watch

 

[havasu5150]

This is why no fire. You know someone or someones left there fire going after parade in a hurry to get to their car and just walked away.

We didn't get to go this year, but watched a river scene video Sunday......noticed several wood burning fires.....so apparently not enforced.