The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham (DOC) Counties present the 2026 Triangle Parade of Homes on October 3 - 4, October 9 - 11, and October 16 - 18 from Noon – 5:00 PM. Known as the Triangle’s Largest Open House, this self-guided tour showcases new home construction with innovative designs, products, and technology. A variety of homes will be on Parade, meeting the needs of home buyers in assorted price ranges, from budget-conscious shoppers to those looking for a grand estate.
Sponsored by Builders FirstSource, Chatham Park and Parks Building Supply, this no-ticket-needed event is free of charge and offers prospective buyers the opportunity to tour new homes in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Visitors tour Parade homes of their choice at their leisure during the above designated event dates; at each Parade home, books are available providing price and floor plan information, maps, and directions to all participating homes.
Contact Lynn Koy-Stone, Director of Events, for more information.
2026 PARADE OF HOMES
Early Bird Deadline: TBA : $ TBA per entry
Regular Deadline: TBA : $ TBA per entry
Sold & Occupied Home Deadline: TBA : $ TBA per entry*
*(Sold & Occupied entries are not required to be open during Parade weekends BUT eligible for judging. They may be listed as "unavailable for viewing OR "by appointment only")
Final Deadline: TBA: $TBA per entry
Birthday House Deadline: TBA : $ TBA per entry**
**A birthday house is a home that was entered in the previous years Parade of Homes event. It may be judged IF it did not win Gold in the previous year.
Coming Soon Entry Deadline: TBA : $ TBA per entry***
***The Coming Soon section is perfect for a house or community that will not be ready by the Parade dates. A Coming Soon Entry includes a 1/4 page ad with details and one photo.
Come to Look, Leave Inspired! The Triangle Parade of Homes is an annual, free tour that is open to the public and is the best
way to view the newest homes and the newest communities throughout the Triangle.
Walk it. Love it. Share it.
www.triangleparadeofhomes.com
General Information about the Parade of Homes:
Multi-Site Parade - free & open to the public.
No registration is required. No tickets required – visit any and all homes at your leisure in the order you prefer!
Visit www.TriangleParade.com to search homes based on specific criteria that meets your needs.
Pick up a Durham, Orange & Chatham Parade magazine at any Parade home and use for the rest of your tour. Please note there is a separate book for Raleigh/Wake County entries.
We invite you to use the Parade of Homes to learn more about the builders & neighborhoods that make this region one of the best places to live in America.
These homes are specifically selected to represent the latest in design, trends, and styles. With prices ranging from modest to exquisitely elaborate, there is something for everyone!
During the Parade of Homes event, pick-up a Parade Book at any home on the tour (on tour dates) or at the Durham Regional Association of Realtors' office at 4236 University Drive, Durham 27707
Click Here for the 2025 virtual tour magazine: www.TriangleParade.com
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
