Holiday Fairs, Festivals, & Events - Parade of Homes

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Holiday Fairs, Festivals, & Events - Parade of Homes

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The 2nd Annual Parade of Homes in 1962 was meant to attract many contractors to the Palm Beach Gardens area and promote John D. MacArthur's vision of a "garden city." This photograph shows one of the flyers that was passed around the community,…

The 2nd Annual Parade of Homes in 1962 was attended by over 40,000 visitors, and Palm Beach Gardens was on its way to becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

The 2nd Annual Parade of Homes in 1962 was attended by several famous individuals, including Dale Robertson, the "TV Cowboy," who is shown here visiting with Palm Beach Gardens residents.