For further information, please contact:
J. Scott Mathie, MBA Vice President of Government Affairs
262-522-3624
Angela Cooper, MBA Events & Marketing Director
262-436-1127
Building Excitement For 65 Years!
WAUKESHA, WI (August 9, 2010) – In addition to an exciting mix of 22 must-see homes built by 18 of Southeastern Wisconsin’s most experienced home builders, the Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA) announces the promotions and special event schedule for the 65th anniversary 2010 MBA Parade of Homes.
The Parade of Homes starts Saturday, August 21st and ends Sunday, September 12th. It is open to the public and the purchase of one Parade ticket will allow entry into all of the homes dispersed across three convenient Southeastern Wisconsin locations – Pewaukee (Broken Hill subdivision), Oak Creek (The Bluffs of Oak Creek subdivision) and Richfield (Reflections Village subdivision).
“Special events at this year’s milestone Parade of Homes will be educational, entertaining and engage the Southeastern Wisconsin community,” said Rick Hodges, MBA Executive Director. “And through some popular discount promotions, we’ve made it more affordable by designating certain days when tickets can be purchased at the gate for a reduced rate.”
Discount promotions include “Back To School Day” on August 22nd when people who donate school supplies will receive a $2 ticket discount at the gate, a “Salute to Military and Veterans Day” on Saturday, September 11th when military and veterans of all ages will receive half price admission with military ID or VA ID and “Community Food Drive Day” on Sunday, September 12th when people who donate two non-perishable food items will receive a $2 ticket discount at the gate. Discount priced tickets are also available now at over 40 advance ticket seller locations listed on the MBA Web site (MBAonline.org).
“The Parade is a fun, social event that we want to make economically feasible for everyone to enjoy,” said Hodges. “Whether you’re a grandparent, grandchild or someone in between, there’s a special event you’ll like at this year’s Parade.”
Parade special event schedule (all events are subject to change):
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 – OPENING DAY!
Broken Hill (Pewaukee) location only – Interior Design Day, meet designers from your favorite homes in Broken Hill and enjoy mini seminars throughout the day.
Reflections Village (Richfield) location only – Landscape Design Day, professional landscapers will be on hand throughout the day to talk about their designs, new trends and construction ideas.
Bluffs of Oak Creek (Oak Creek) location only – Family Day, enjoy games, face-painting, special activities and a Radio Disney block party.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 – BACK TO SCHOOL DAY
Donate school supplies to help needy families in Southeastern Wisconsin and receive a $2 ticket discount at the gate.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 – GREEN BUILDING DAY
Learn the latest trends in green building and water-saving technology through a series of MBA member hosted mini seminars throughout the day at all three Parade locations.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 – COMMUNITY DAY
Businesses, local arts organizations and community service programs from each of the three sites will host a community expo to showcase their town.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 – LADIES’ DAY OUT
Gather your girlfriends and be one of the first 200 ladies through the door at any of the three sites to receive a goodie bag filled with special offers and samples.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11 – SALUTE TO MILITARY AND VETERANS DAY
To honor and thank the men and women who have served our country, military personnel and veterans receive half price admission with military ID or VA ID.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE DAY
Donate two non-perishable food items to help replenish local food pantries and receive a $2 discount at the gate.
For complete Parade details and to find an advance ticket seller location near you, please visit MBAonline.org or call 262-436-1122.
ABOUT THE METROPOLITAN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (MBA)
The Metropolitan Builders Association, located in Waukesha, WI, is a not-for-profit trade association that represents over 1,200 companies involved in the construction, development, and remodeling of single and multifamily housing and light commercial property in Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Jefferson, and Milwaukee counties. Collectively, its members employ tens of thousands of workers in the Milwaukee area and conduct millions of dollars of business each year. For more information, visit MBAonline.org or The Metropolitan Builders Association’s Facebook page.
