The Colorado Parade of Ponds’ self-guided tour is touted as one of the largest of its kind in the country. The 11th annual event is next weekend, Aug. 22-23, and will feature approximately 50 manicured ponds throughout metro Denver. Besides being a great way to glean landscaping ideas, the tour is an annual fundraiser with ticket sale proceeds benefiting a variety of organizations including Children’s Hospital, the American Cancer Society and the Denver Rescue Mission. Tickets are $15. Kids are free. A bus tour is available Saturday only. Bus tickets are $25. Tickets are available at the following locations: Arapahoe Acres Nursery & Garden Center; Castle Pines Florist & Greenhouse; Denver Botanic Gardens; Enery Water Gardens; Hudson Gardens; Nick’s Garden Center; Paradise Ponds; Tagawa Garden Center & Florist; Timberline Gardens; and True Pump & Equipment.
