Veteran’s Day Events in Lake Havasu in 2026
Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have served our country, and Lake Havasu comes together each year to mark the occasion with a full calendar of events. The community knows how to turn a holiday weekend into a full-on celebration.
The annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony are at the heart of the holiday, with the addition of live country music, a classic car show, a golf tournament, bowling tournament, and more. Come to Lake Havasu to pay tribute, celebrate with the community, and enjoy a November getaway by the lake.
Lake Havasu Veterans Day Events At-a-Glance
Planning a Veterans Day getaway? Here’s what’s happening around Lake Havasu in 2026, plus a few ideas for making a long weekend of it.
November 6, 2026: Havasu Heroes Country Music Concert
November 7, 2026: Havasu Heroes Golf Tournament
November 7, 2026: 20th Annual Havasu Classics Veterans Car Show
November 7, 2026: Veterans 9-Pin No-Tap Bowling Tournament
November 11, 2026: Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
November 11, 2026: London Bridge illuminated in red, white and blue
Turn Up the Country at the Havasu Heroes Concert
Friday, November 6, 2026 | Lake Havasu Golf Club
Kick off Veterans Day weekend with live country music at the Havasu Heroes Country Music Concert, featuring Matt Farris at Lake Havasu Golf Club. The afternoon-and-evening event runs from 3–8 p.m. and brings together live music, food, vendors, and a community celebration supporting local veterans. Tickets are currently priced at just under $34 making this an affordable way to start the weekend with a little music, sunshine, and Havasu hospitality.
Date: November 6, 2026
Location: Lake Havasu Golf Club, 2469 Clubhouse Drive
Time: 3–8 p.m.
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Tee Off for a Good Cause
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Havasu Heroes Golf Tournament
Golf and giving back go hand in hand at the Havasu Heroes Golf Tournament, held in honor of SSgt. William “Billy” Harrell. The annual tournament brings golfers together for a day on the course while raising support for local veterans. The tournament is scheduled bright and early, so grab your clubs, your foursome, and your morning coffee and get ready for a day on the links that does good for the Havasu community.
Date: November 7, 2026
Time: 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Chrome, Community & Classic Cars
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Windsor 3 at Lake Havasu State Park
Car lovers, this one's for you. The 20th Annual Havasu Classics Veterans Car Show brings two decades of classic-car tradition to Lake Havasu State Park on November 7.
Expect a lineup of beautiful vintage and classic vehicles, plenty of shiny automative eye candy, and a whole lot of community spirit. Havasu Classics has raised more than $100,000 for charitable causes over the years, with its current focus on supporting local veterans.
Whether you're showing off a prized classic of your own or just appreciate a perfectly polished chrome bumper, this is one Saturday morning event worth getting out of bed for.
Date: November 7, 2026
Location: Arizona State Parks, Windsor 3
Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
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Strike Up Some Fun for Local Veterans
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Havasu Lanes
Prefer your competition indoors? The Veterans 9-Pin No-Tap Singles Bowling Tournament is open to both youth and adults, making it a family-friendly addition to the weekend. Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m., with bowling starting at 1 p.m. Best of all, proceeds from the tournament benefit local veterans organizations.
So grab the family, lace up those bowling shoes, and see who can rack up a few strikes!
Date: November 7, 2026
Location: Havasu Lanes, 2134 McCulloch Blvd. N.
Check-in: 12:30 p.m.
Bowling: 1 p.m.
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Honor Veterans at the Annual Parade
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Downtown Lake Havasu City
Veterans Day itself brings the community together for Lake Havasu's annual Veterans Day Parade, hosted by VFW Post 9401. The parade traditionally travels along McCulloch Boulevard before continuing to Wheeler Park for a ceremony honoring local veterans.
Last year’s parade kicked off at 9 a.m. on Main Street, with the ceremony following at Wheeler Park. Keep an eye on the City of Lake Havasu City's event and news updates for the official 2026 route, start time, road closures, and ceremony details as they're released.
And don't forget to look toward the lake afterward: Lake Havasu's iconic London Bridge will be illuminated in red, white, and blue in honor of Veterans Day.
Plan Your Veterans Day Getaway
With Veterans Day events beginning Friday, November 6 and continuing through Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, there are tons of reasons to plan a Lake Havasu getaway. Catch some live music on Friday, spend Saturday browsing classic cars or hitting the links, and take in the Veterans Day parade and ceremony on Wednesday. And when the day's events are over, you can relax with friends and family in one of our spacious homes.
Our collection of Lake Havasu luxury vacation rentals gives you room to gather, fully equipped kitchens for easy meals, private pools and spas, and plenty of outdoor space for enjoying Lake Havasu's beautiful November weather. Whether you're coming to Lake Havasu to support local veterans, or simply spend a few days enjoying the sunshine, Veterans Day weekend offers plenty of reasons to make the trip.
Browse our collection of Lake Havasu luxury vacation rentals and make your Veterans Day getaway one to remember.
