The newest innovations in home design, building materials, and décor can be seen right here in Northern Colorado at the 2008 Parade of Dreams, a single-site luxury home tour being held May 17 through June 15.Sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado, The Parade of Dreams is located at Thompson Crossing near I-25 and U.S. Highway 34 and the homes will be open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.

Each of the five multi-million dollar homes, built by some of the area’s premier builders, has been professionally designed to feature breathtaking mountain views and the winding river below with incredible outdoor living spaces. Vistas are infinite and fresh ideas abound.

The featured builders are Lesaris, LLC, Bartran Construction, Benchmark Custom Homes, Gerrad Construction, and Stoner Homes. All five of these fabulous homes are being marketed by The Group, Inc.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at King Soopers or at the Parade of Dreams website www.coloradoparade.com

Driving Directions: From I-25 take the Greeley Exit east which is U.S. Highway 34. Go east to the major light–turn right on Thompson Parkway and follow the signs.

The Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado will host a closed-site tour of five multimillion-dollar homes by local builders at Thompson Crossing, located on the southeast quadrant of I-25 and US 34 in Johnstown, May 17-June 15.  The parade will feature homes by Bartran Construction, Inc., Lasaris LLC, Benchmark Custom Homes, Gerrard Construction, Inc. and Stoner Customer Homes.  The event is expected to draw 40,000+ visitors.  Tickets are $10 for adults; children 16 and under free and are available at www.ColoradoParade.com or at King Soopers Tickets West Outlets.

Two of the homes will be open prior to the official opening of the Parade to benefit several local charities.

Stoner Customer Homes will have their $2,500,000 home located at 4426 Thompson Parkway open 6 evenings from 6-9 pm.  The cost is $50/per person for each event.  Reservations must be made to the charities prior to the event; admittance is by reservation only.

Child Safe  4/23/08  970-472-4133

Larimer Humane Society  4/24/08  970-530-2948

Fort Collins Symphony  4/29/08  970-482-4823

American Cancer Society 4/30/08  970-350-5019

Habitat for Humanity  5/08/08 970-488-2606

Respite Care  5/10/08   970-207-9435

In addition, “Idylwilde”,  4438 Thompson Parkway, the $1.86 home built by Benchmark Custom Homes will be open May 1 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm to benefit United Way.  $25/person or $40/couple.  Call your local United Way to make your reservation by April 28.  Weld  970-353-4300 or Larimer 970-407-7000.