The Parade of Homes is a branded showcase of new and remodeled homes held in several regions throughout the United States. Alternatively known as the Tour of Homes in some locales, it is often presented by the local Home Builders Association ("HBA") or Building Industry Association ("BIA"). HBA or BIA home tours under the Parade of Homes showcase homes, both new construction and remodeled homes. Homes generally include single-family homes, condominiums, duplexes, and townhomes.

The nation's first home-tour organization was established in Minnesota in 1948 by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (now known as Housing First Minnesota).[1] The Parade of Homes, presented by Housing First Minnesota, is the largest in the nation.[2] The event runs twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, with participation peaking at 1,259 home entries in a single event in 2006.[3] The first United States Trademark for "Parade of Homes" was registered by the Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne, Inc.[4] and was transferred to Housing First Minnesota in 2010.[5] Housing First Minnesota holds multiple Minnesota[6] and Wisconsin[7] State and federal trademarks for the Parade of Homes.[8]

The Salt Lake Home Builders Association held the first Parade of Homes in the United States in 1946.[9]

Some locations allow tours for free; other locations require an admission ticket to view the homes. Some locations offer awards for the best homes.

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References

  1. ↑ "Streetscapes: New homes suffer from attack of sameness". Star Tribune.
  2. ↑ "A History of the Parade of Homes".
  3. ↑ "Parade of Homes participation unwavering | Finance & Commerce". 20 February 2018.
  4. ↑ U.S. Trademark Registration Number 1639919
  5. ↑ "USPTO Assignments on the Web".
  6. ↑ "Business Filing Search".
  7. ↑ https://www.wdfi.org/apps/TrademarkSearch/Search.aspx?_Mark=parade+of+homes&_LastName=builders+association+of+the+twin+cities
  8. ↑ US Trademark Registration Numbers 4575247, 4532653, 4439256, 4450481, 4104141, 4062125, 4107575
  9. ↑ "Parade of Homes Turns 70, Gets Better with Age | NAHB Now | the News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders". 18 July 2016.


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