2021 Lights of Havasu List 
‘Freedom Isn’t Free’ – Run For The Wall Set To Rumble Through I-40 Wednesday
By Jayne Hanson The message is, Freedom isn’t Free. And, so they ride, to honor and to heal. Two waves of Run For The Wall riders are set to thunder by on Interstate 40 Wednesday during the kick off of the 31st annual journey to The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. “We ge...
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‘Full Metal Jacket’ Inspired ‘Get Some!’ Comedy Tour Comes To Town
By Grace Usher Movie goers may remember the hard-hitting portrayal of the Vietnam War that is the 1987 film, "Full Metal Jacket". What they may not remember is the story of the film’s door gunner portrayed by Tim Colceeri. That’s probably because it was a lost tale until recently. Colceri...
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Paddyfest Takes Over Windsor Beach
The luck of the Irish is coming to the Lake! The inaugural Paddyfest is this weekend at Windsor Beach. What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a full immersion into Irish culture? Check out live Irish music by internationally renowned bands and performers. Check out the band l...
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Winterblast Takes Over The Skies This Weekend
By Grace Usher The 30th Annual Winterblast Pyrotechnics show will be a blast this President’s Day Weekend. The event is at Havasu 95 Speedway of SARA Park from Friday- Sunday with displays happening each evening. [caption id="attachment_1428" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Winterblast Pyr...
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McKee’s Celebrates 20th Anniversary
By Grace Usher McKee’s Pub and Grill will celebrate its 20th Anniversary Friday. The Irish-themed bar on the corner of McCulloch Boulevard and Scott Drive will throw a two-day celebration for the event. Friday night will feature local band, The Borrowers. The band plays from 8 to 11 p.m., b...
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Winterblast: Don’t Miss The “Sorcery In The Sky”
By Grace Usher The 29th Winterblast Pyrotechnics show sponsored by the Western Pyrotechnic Association is today, Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The show will feature hundreds of pieces of pyrotechnics. There will also be special talks from professional pyrotechnic artists, class C ...
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Danny’s Marketplace: Win A Free Car
By Grace Usher This is a sponsored story. Who couldn’t use a new set of wheels? Well, this weekend, Danny’s Marketplace is donating a car to be raffled. Even better, the tickets are free. How can a Havasuvian get their hands on a free ticket for a chance to win a car? Here are the eas...
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2018 Havasu Balloon Festival And Fair: New Year, New Changes
The Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair is returning to the skies Jan. 19-21 with more than 50 balloons and in excess of 100 vendors. LOCATION With the new year comes new changes for the event. The primary change is the location. Originally stationed at the Nautical Inn golf course, the festivals ...
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Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair: New Shapes, Same Fun
The 8th annual Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair will be floating into the skies in January. The festival is part flight and part fair with fun for the whole family. There are two kinds of balloons at every hot air balloon festival. The first are sport balloons which are the traditional ...
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Extra Life Marathon: Where Game Meets Give
Gamers of all ages, get ready to play for a cause. This November, The Purple Griffin is hosting the 3rd Annual Extra Life Event Game Marathon at Social Bean at the Shops at Lake Havasu. The event is a 25-hour gaming marathon with proceeds to benefit the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The intern...
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