Parade News

Stay current with the most recent news surrounding the Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City.

Parade Home: It’s like having a sports car in your kitchen

Posted on April 27, 2022

KSHB reporter Charlie Keegan interviewed Chris Ragland, Homes by Chris, at her Parade of Homes entry #33 prior to the start of the Parade. While Ragland was showing him around the kitchen and explaining all the functions ...

Join Us for “Foundations for the Future Week” at Union Station

Posted on March 8, 2022

CLICK HERE TO BID ON A PLAYHOUSE FOR YOUR BACKYARD! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PROJECT TO WIN THE KC MADE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD! Thank you to our 2022 Parade of Playhouses sponsors: Bodine Ashner Builders, Ashner Cons...

41 Action News Features B.L. Rieke: Parade and How Covid Is Affecting New Home Construction

Posted on September 23, 2021

Charlie Keegan, reporter for 41 Action News in Kansas City, recently interviewed Bruce Rieke of B.L. Rieke Custom Homes about the Fall Parade of Homes and the impact Covid-19 is having on new home construction. In the int...

KCHBA Announces Award-Winning Homes from Fall Parade

Posted on September 23, 2021

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) is pleased to announce the 2021 Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Plan & Design award winners from the 2021 Fall Parade of Homes. These awards recognize the bu...

Willis Custom Homes Featured on CNBC

Posted on September 23, 2021

Check out this CNBC interview with Patrick Willis of Willis Custom Homes featuring a recent build in the Hills of Leawood. [embed]https://vimeo.com/588987944?ref=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR0Oro1qQFwupMef9soLu_gZQn17dx_edFvne...

Fall Parade of Homes Returns Sept. 18 Through Oct. 3

Posted on September 7, 2021

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City's Fall Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City Sept. 18 through Oct. 3. Sponsored by Mike Bryant Heating & Cooling, the fall parade will feature 230 homes by 88 of the a...

Fall 2021 Parade Awards Ceremony

Posted on August 26, 2021

F A L L 2 0 2 1 PARADE of HOMES A W A R D S C E R E M O N Y Wednesday, September 22 Children's Mercy Park | Wise Power Shield Club 1 Sporting Way | Kansas City, KS 66111 -- Registration and Reception | 5:30 - ...

Save the Date: Fall Parade Awards Ceremony

Posted on August 10, 2021

Join your fellow KCHBA members for the 2021 Fall Parade Awards Ceremony, Sept. 22 at Children's Mercy Park - Wise Power Shield Club. RSVP to Kelcee@kchba.org by Sept. 15. ...

Fall 2021 Parade of Homes – Builder Entry Deadlines

Posted on July 1, 2021

To enter your home(s) in the Fall 2021 Parade go to kc.paradeofhomes.io/login For more information on the Fall 2021 Parade deadlines visit the "Info for Builders" page. Questions? Contact Kelcee@kchba.org or 816.733...

2021 Spring Parade of Homes Awards Ceremony Winners

Posted on May 3, 2021

Several KCHBA members and schools were recognized during the Spring Parade of Homes Awards ceremony. PARADE OF HOMES CONTEST WINNERS Click here to view the Pick of the Parade and Distinctive Design winners. &nb...

KCTV5 Cares: Olathe Students Talk Playhouse Building, Careers in Construction

Olathe Advanced Technical Center students and their teacher talked to KCTV5 about the skills they learned building a playhouse for the Parade of Playhouses and why they are interested in careers in homebuilding. Watch thi...

Brian Tebbenkamp Named YP of the Year for NAHB’s Region D

NAHB’s Young Professional Award recognizes young building industry professionals that propel their careers, advance in local, state and national NAHB associations, advocate for the home building industry, engage with peers ...

IN KC Magazine: Home Trends for 2023

IN KC magazine recently published an article, "Kansas City Home Trends 2023: What’s Hot and What’s Not? Our Home Experts Present Their Forecast," which included several KCHBA members, including Nebraska Furniture Mart, ...