Annual event will run from Sept. 8 through Sept. 24
The GRO Parade of Homes is open for its 2023 season, featuring the finest in luxury home trends. This year’s parade is at the Ashbury development in Felida.
The parade runs from Sept. 8 through Sept. 24, but the parade is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
This year’s event features four homes: Quail Homes, Marnella Homes, Kingston Homes, and Cascade West Development have some of their finest works on display.
General admission is $15. On Hero Day, which is Sunday, medical, police, fire and military veterans can purchase tickets for $12.
The GRO Parade of Homes is presented by HomeStreet Bank and it is produced by the Building Industry Association of Clark County. It is an annual showcase of custom homes in Southwest Washington highlighting the best in home design, amenities, new technology, outdoor living, and the imaginative use of space.
There is no on-site parking for this year’s parade. Instead, parking will be available on weekdays at Summit View Church, 11718 NW 31st Ave., in Vancouver. On weekends, parking will be available at Felida Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Shuttle services will be provided.
Hero Night is Sept. 10.
Builder and Realtor Day is Sept. 14.
Family Day is Sept. 16, with family friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children 12 and under are free with adult tickets purchased.
Designer Day is Sept. 22, a chance for designers to talk to one another, or for do-it-yourself homeowners to find inspiration from the professional designers.
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