The One Arizona Village That Transforms Into A Christmas Wonderland Each Year
Lake Havasu City might be home to 50,000 people, but few would ever guess that after taking a stroll through its quaint English village. This part of town, including the famed London Bridge, is set ablaze with nearly one million lights at Christmastime. See for yourself:
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Beginning the day after Thanksgiving each year, this quaint English village transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Over one million lights illuminate the entire city in a glow that can be seen from Santa's Workshop.
Dozens of brilliant displays float down the Bridgewater Channel on November 30 and December 1. The Annual Boat Parade of Lights is consistently ranked in the top 100 events of its kind nationwide, and kids from one to ninety-two will delight in this enchanting spectacle.
Parade viewing areas include Nautical Beachfront Resort, Rotary Beach, the entire London Bridge, English Village, and every restaurant along the channel. Festivities run from 6:30-9 p.m. on both nights.
Ice skate beneath the glittering bulbs and visit Santa every Friday and Saturday night from 6-8 p.m. Don't forget to bring a camera and dress in your most festive attire - there are family photo ops around every corner!
Have you ever visited Lake Havasu City during the holiday season? What’s your favorite Christmas town in Arizona? Let us know in the comments below! Here are some of our favorites.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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