
The annual Parade of Properties occasion began this weekend and introduced hundreds of individuals to Southern Utah.
The Parade of Properties is a home viewing occasion for potential patrons and a means for dwelling lovers to get a take a look at the most recent tendencies. There are 29 houses obtainable to stroll via this yr, which is another than the same old 28. Viewers can select to do digital excursions or go to the houses in individual, nevertheless, it’s a good gamble that the weekends and evenings of the occasion shall be packed.
The Southern Utah Residence Builders Associations has been placing on the Parade of Properties since 1991, Mari Krashowetz, Government Officer of SUHBA mentioned. Although the Parade of Properties is one among SUHBA’s largest occasions throughout the yr, it provides the Southern Utah neighborhood greater than a easy home-viewing occasion.
“We’re a nonprofit affiliation and we provide instructional alternatives to our members to assist them enhance their professionalism,” Krashowetz mentioned. “We have now networking occasions, like we now have a month-to-month luncheon, after which we usher in visitor audio system.”
The group additionally heads fundraising occasions like golf tournaments to boost cash for scholarships, with greater than $30,000 in scholarships granted in 2021.
What to search for on this yr’s Parade of Properties
- The “Bonus Residence,” or #29, is a novel dwelling to view because it was a partnership between SUHBA and the Washington County Faculty District. Highschool college students had the chance to work with subcontractors and study abilities in building.
- “Sabaku no Hana” is a house situated in Washington Metropolis value $3,600,000. The primary objective of this house is leisure, nevertheless it does have distinctive options not usually seen in Utah. It’s a Scandinavian-style dwelling with bits of Japanese fashion thrown in and has distinctive out of doors options as effectively.
- The “Hacienda” In Hurricane is 6,334 sq. toes and one of many bigger houses to view. It additionally provides a “nature view” that a number of the different houses don’t. The “Hacienda” dwelling additionally focuses on each out of doors and indoor décor and actions.
When you must plan on visiting

“I am unable to advocate particular instances or days, however if you buy the Parade of Properties ticket, you possibly can obtain the Parade of Properties app, after which we do have GPS,” Krashowetz mentioned, noting that the costliest houses have a tendency to attract probably the most guests.
Visiting a house can take wherever from 20 to half-hour relying on how many individuals are already there. The complete 29 houses will take a number of days to view, and guided excursions might be made obtainable.
Variety of Properties in every metropolis:
- St. George,12
- Washington, 8
- Hurricane, 7
- Ivins, 2
Parade of Properties shall be obtainable to view with a ticket from Feb. 18-27 and is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. On the final day, houses will shut for viewing at 5 p.m. Digital excursions will start on Feb. 22.
To study extra about Parade of Properties, go to paradehomes.com/internet
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