2026 Parade of Homes (Judging Weekend) takes place on Friday, November 13, 2026 through Sunday, November 15, 2026, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT, at Model homes across Marion County, Addresses on MCBIA's Parade of Homes map (not yet published), Ocala, Florida. Admission: Open to the public (no price posted by MCBIA). Marion County Building Industry Association organizes the event. It is listed as family-friendly.
Date & Time
Friday, November 13, 2026
Through Sunday, November 15, 2026
Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Location
Model homes across Marion County
Addresses on MCBIA's Parade of Homes map (not yet published)
Ocala, FL
Admission
Open to the public (no price posted by MCBIA)
Organized By
Marion County Building Industry Association
The Marion County Building Industry Association (MCBIA) presents the 2026 Parade of Homes, a self-guided tour of new model homes built by MCBIA member builders across Ocala and Marion County. The second weekend, Friday, November 13, through Sunday, November 15, 2026, is the Parade's judging weekend. Homes are open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. MCBIA describes the Parade as open to the public, with visitors touring at their own pace to see floor plans, finishes and design styles and to meet the builders. Brije Homes is the 2026 featured builder. MCBIA says the official map, participating home addresses and the Parade of Homes app are still to come, and it has not posted an admission price.
All event times are in Eastern Time (EDT)
When is the 2026 Parade of Homes?
Nov. 6-8 and Nov. 13-15, 2026. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Where are the Parade of Homes houses?
Model homes from MCBIA member builders around Marion County. MCBIA has not yet published the map or addresses.
How much does the Parade of Homes cost?
MCBIA describes the event as open to the public and has not posted an admission price.
Is the Parade of Homes family-friendly?
Yes. It is a self-guided tour of model homes open to the public.
Who organizes the Parade of Homes?
The Marion County Building Industry Association (MCBIA), 707 NE 25th Ave., Ocala.
- 2026 Parade of Homes (Weekend 1)
Friday, November 6, 2026, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT · Open to the public (no price posted by MCBIA)
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