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SUMMARY:2026 Parade of Homes
DESCRIPTION:๐ก 2026 Parade of HomesExplore. Dream. Discover.For the first time ever\, the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa Walton (BIAOW) and Bay Building Industries Association (BBIA) are joining forces to present a regional Parade of Homes experience like nothing we've done before.In 2026\, our Parades will run at the same time\, and we'll be sharing one combined Parade of Homes magazine spotlighting builders\, remodelers\, and advertisers across all of our counties. This collaboration expands reach\, increases exposure\, and creates a unified showcase of the very best our Florida Panhandle building community has to offer.โจ What makes this year different?One shared Parade timeline across BIAOW & BBIA territoriesOne regional magazine with expanded print & digital distributionIncreased visibility for every participating builder and advertiserBuilders who work in both markets may now enter a home in either ParadeHomes are entered and judged in the market where they are physically locatedTo participate\, builders must be a member of BIAOW or BBIA. We're thrilled to offer this opportunity to our Florida Home Builders Association family and to elevate the Parade experience across our region.๐ Parade Dates & TimesTwo long weekends:June 5 7\, 2026June 12 14\, 2026๐ New Model Home Hours:\n11:00 AM 5:00 PM daily๐ Participation Options1๏ธโฃ Builder EntriesShowcase your home in the 2026 Parade of Homes.Includes:Full-page ad in the Parade of Homes print & digital magazine that will be distributed in Okaloosa\, Walton\, and Bay CountyListing on the Official BIAOW Parade of Homes AppOn-site exposure at Parade home locations2๏ธโฃ Parade of Homes Magazine AdvertisingReach thousands of potential customers all year long.Magazine Distribution Includes:Parade HomesKey locations throughout Okaloosa & Walton Counties TBA at a Later DateBBIA & advertiser locationsBay County Chamber of CommercePanama City Beach Chamber of CommerceCentral Panhandle Association of RealtorsBay & Gulf County Visitor CentersPlus:Interactive digital magazine available year-roundPromotion via websites\, social media\, digital billboards & news mediaSpecial rates for BIAOW members๐ก Sponsorship OpportunitiesStand out across the entire region with Parade sponsorship visibility.๐ Platinum Sponsor Front cover branding\, two full-page advertorials & premium recognition๐ก Featured Neighborhood Sponsor Feature two Parade entries plus a full-page editorial ad๐ฅ Gold Sponsor One full-page magazine ad๐ฅ Silver Sponsor One half-page magazine ad๐ฅ Bronze Sponsor Logo/name featured across Parade promotions๐ Sponsorship Deadline: April 17\, 2026\n๐ Materials Deadline: April 24\, 2026๐ Free to the PublicThe Parade of Homes is FREE to attend. Visitors can register online for complimentary tickets and tour the best homes and remodels across our region.๐ What Happens After You Register?Participants will receive a confirmation email with:Entry\, sponsorship & advertising instructionsKey deadlinesSubmission links for all materials๐ A Regional FirstThis collaboration represents a major step forward for our industry bringing together builders\, associates\, and communities across county lines to create one unified Parade experience. We're excited to showcase the strength\, talent\, and innovation of our entire region and look forward to another outstanding year.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:๐ก 2026 Parade of Homes
Explore. Dream. Discover.
For the first time ever\, the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa Walton \;(BIAOW) and Bay Building Industries Association \;(BBIA) \;are joining forces to present a regional Parade of Homes experience like nothing we&rsquo\;ve done before.
In 2026\, our Parades will run at the same time\, and we&rsquo\;ll be sharing one combined Parade of Homes magazine&mdash\;spotlighting builders\, remodelers\, and advertisers across all of our counties. This collaboration expands reach\, increases exposure\, and creates a unified showcase of the very best our Florida Panhandle building community has to offer.
โจ What makes this year different?
- One shared Parade timeline across BIAOW &\; BBIA territories
- One regional magazine with expanded print &\; digital distribution
- Increased visibility for every participating builder and advertiser
- Builders who work in both markets may now enter a home in either Parade
- Homes are entered and judged in the market where they are physically located
To participate\, builders must be a member of BIAOW or BBIA. We&rsquo\;re thrilled to offer this opportunity to our Florida Home Builders Association family and to elevate the Parade experience across our region.
๐ Parade Dates &\; Times
Two long weekends:
- June 5&ndash\;7\, 2026
- June 12&ndash\;14\, 2026
๐ New Model Home Hours:
11:00 AM &ndash\; 5:00 PM daily
๐ Participation Options
1๏ธโฃ Builder Entries
Showcase your home in the 2026 Parade of Homes.
Includes:
- Full-page ad in the Parade of Homes print &\; digital magazine that will be distributed in Okaloosa\, Walton\, and Bay County
- Listing on the Official BIAOW Parade of Homes App
- On-site exposure at Parade home locations
2๏ธโฃ Parade of Homes Magazine Advertising
Reach thousands of potential customers all year long.
Magazine Distribution Includes:
- Parade Homes
- Key locations throughout Okaloosa &\; Walton Counties TBA at a Later Date
- BBIA &\; advertiser locations
- Bay County Chamber of Commerce
- Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Central Panhandle Association of Realtors
- Bay &\; Gulf County Visitor Centers
Plus:
- Interactive digital magazine available year-round
- Promotion via websites\, social media\, digital billboards &\; news media
- Special rates for BIAOW members
๐ก Sponsorship Opportunities
Stand out across the entire region with Parade sponsorship visibility.
- ๐ Platinum Sponsor &ndash\; Front cover branding\, two full-page advertorials &\; premium recognition
- ๐ก Featured Neighborhood Sponsor &ndash\; Feature two Parade entries plus a full-page editorial ad
- ๐ฅ Gold Sponsor &ndash\; One full-page magazine ad
- ๐ฅ Silver Sponsor &ndash\; One half-page magazine ad
- ๐ฅ Bronze Sponsor &ndash\; Logo/name featured across Parade promotions
๐ Sponsorship Deadline: April 17\, 2026
๐ Materials Deadline: April 24\, 2026
๐ Free to the Public
The Parade of Homes is FREE to attend. Visitors can register online for complimentary tickets and tour the best homes and remodels across our region.
๐ What Happens After You Register?
Participants will receive a confirmation email with:
- Entry\, sponsorship &\; advertising instructions
- Key deadlines
- Submission links for all materials
๐ A Regional First
This collaboration represents a major step forward for our industry&mdash\;bringing together builders\, associates\, and communities across county lines to create one unified Parade experience. We&rsquo\;re excited to showcase the strength\, talent\, and innovation of our entire region and look forward to another outstanding year.
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