Event Information:

Whether this is your first time experiencing the Parade of Homes or you've been on the parade many times, it's always good to refresh yourself on the basics:

DATES AND TIMES

All new & remodeled homes will be open Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 from noon to 5:00 p.m. The 19 new homes will also be open Thursday, May 4 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from noon to 5:00 p.m.

ADMISSION

Tickets to tour homes are available at each parade home and Randy’s Flooring, 280 Blairs Ferry Road NE, for $10. Or get a discounted ticket at local Casey’s General Stores for $9. Children 12 and under FREE. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to our local nonprofit partner WRAP, the Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program.

PARADE BANNER

Please look for our official parade banner outside each parade home.

GIVEAWAY

While touring the homes, make sure to sign up for our parade giveaway.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Make sure to grab a FREE Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association 2023 Membership Directory, your tool to connect with local and reliable housing & building professionals throughout the year, available at the parade homes.

COUPONS

Also available at the parade homes is a $5 OFF coupon for the Fall 2023 Parade of Homes and a $5 OFF coupon for the 2024 Cedar Rapids Home Show, a $10 value.

BRING YOUR SOCKS

The public is encouraged to leave their shoes at the door of each parade home so the homes don’t experience too much wear and tear. Paper booties may not be provided at all locations, so be sure to wear socks because no bare feet will be allowed.

NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS

Please do not ask to use the bathroom or wash your hands inside the parade homes. There are no public restrooms on the Parade of Homes.

ASK BEFORE TAKING ANY PHOTOS

Each builder has put a great deal of time and work into their parade home and may or may not welcome you taking photos for future reference, so please ask first.

FOLLOW THE GOLDEN RULE

Remember, each parade home is someone's future home. So be considerate, tread lightly and be a good guest.

TAKE NOTES

You’re sure to see lots of ideas and building projects on the parade that you’d like to include in your current or new home. Hold on to The Gazette’s parade section so you can jot down notes to keep track of features you like and builders and remodelers you want to talk to.

VIRTUAL TOURS

After the parade is finished, a virtual tour of all parade homes will be available at gcrhba.org in case you want to take another look.

STAY UP TO DATE

Follow the Parade of Homes at gcrhba.org and check for any updates.

SUPPORT LOCAL

Thank you for supporting our local parade builders, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, and sponsors who are building our community. For a full membership directory, please visit gcrhba.org.