For the tenth year in a row, Colorado’s Parade of Ponds promises more than 50 spectacular ponds and water gardens from throughout the south Denver metro area. The tour runs for two days (rain or shine) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 23rd and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 24th, 2008. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and children under 15 are free. Tickets go on sale July 1st, and early-bird ticket prices are only $10 during July.
     
In addition to a self-guided tour, attendees can purchase tickets for bus tour offered by True Pump & Equipment, Inc. The bus tour ticket price of $20 is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and includes a box lunch. For bus tour information, contact (303) 744-3505 or visit www.truepump.com for additional information. The homes in Castle Pines Village are open only to the bus tour.
 
"I’ve attended the Parade of Ponds tour every year now, and last year my pond was on the tour,” notes Linda Lee. “I always admired all the beautiful water gardens on the tour. I am very glad I had a pond built in my own yard. It’s my favorite spot to sit and relax as well as the best investment I’ve made in my property."
 
Homes with ponds on the tour are eligible for Froggy Awards in seven different categories. Homeowners who win awards will receive a $50 gift certificate for pond products or services.
 
Some of the charities receiving proceeds last year included Children’s Hospital, Hudson Gardens, Double Angel Foundation, American Cancer Society, Community Assistance Network, Denver Academy, and more.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the locations noted on the flyer below, or on the days of the tour only, at the BR&D location in Franktown. To purchase tickets online, visit www.hudsongardens.org or Denver Botanic Gardens. For additional information about the Parade of Ponds visit www.ColoradoParadeofPonds.com or call (303) 660-5015.
 
 
Click here to view all ticket locations for 2008.
NOTE:  We have added an additional ticket seller for the Colorado Springs area: