2011 Durango Area Parade of Homes

Events at the 2011 Parade of Homes!

	A new event this year! Tour the homes in the evening hours. See the lighting and the mood changes that evening skies can make in a home. You will want to see the homes in the daytime as well. Visit each builder's web site to see what he is planning for this special event. Most homes have music festivities and light hors d'oeurves. Your tickets are good for multiple visits.
	The Cupcake Wars return. This year’s theme “Cupcake Under the Stars”. Emily Spencer at the Strater Hotel has taken on the event this year. Professional Chefs add drama and great treats. The public will be voting this year for the best looking cupcake! The Cupcakes will be on display at the Strater on September 9th during the Parade of Home and the Gallery Walk. So if you’re downtown take a peak and vote between 5pm and 9pm. Everyone who votes gets a coupon for a FREE glass of wine or dessert. YUM! Contact Emily for entry and event information.
	Habitat for Humanity will host the 1st annual "Repurpose Art Event". This is a non-profit fund raiser. Purchase something from the Habitat Restore in Bodo Park and keep your receipt. Use that special something from Habitat and make it into something else. The pieces will be on display at all the homes and at Stop #1 as Silent Auction items during the Parade. Proceeds go to our Charity Partner Habitat for Humanity. Pieces must be turned in the last three days of August to the Habitat Restore or Smart Enterprises. Click here for more details.
	This year Susan Reed was chosen as the Artist of the Year in Residence. She will have her award winning art in the homes on the tour. Susan will be present during the parade at the homes. Part of the proceeds from the sale of her work helps support this great event all three days during the Parade of Homes. Click here for more great art.
	Tom Gorton from Edgemont Highlands will be hosting Sundaes on Suday at the Clubhouse at Edgemont Highlands. He is serving ice cream and treats to everyone who stops by. Lean about the many amenities at Edgemont and meet people who would be your neighbors. The trail will be open to the public during the Parade of Homes. Don't miss this great amenity! Art and Nature meet on the Trail at Edgemont.