Inspirada showcases community, amenities at grand opening event

Inspirada, a new master-planned community located in the southern foothills of the Las Vegas Valley, celebrates its grand opening weekend 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 22 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 23.

Las Vegas native and "American Idol" star, Mikalah Gordon, will be on site to serve as the grand marshal of a hometown parade, kicking off at 11 a.m. Saturday, and will participate in an official grand opening ceremony with a live performance of "The Star Spangled Banner."

The excitement continues Saturday with stilt walkers, jugglers and balloon artists entertaining attendees.

Booths will feature opportunities to participate in interactive demonstrations, including science experiments by Mad Science Productions, craft making by the Mad Hatters and ceramics demonstrations by a local potter.

Additionally, a chalk artist will be on hand creating original sidewalk art, and a representative from the nearby Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area will discuss exploration.

The main stage in the center of the park will feature local performing groups throughout the day on Saturday including the Broadway Bound Divas, City of Lights Barber Shop Chorus and a hip-hop dance troupe, among others.

Model home complexes will be open for viewing with homes available from 1,300 to more than 4,000 square feet with prices beginning in the mid-$200,000s.

Inspirada offers five home styles, each with an extensive selection of floor plans and exterior architecture choices - many being seen in Las Vegas for the first time.

The Estate Homes, which range from 2,200 to 4,400 square feet, are the largest single-family residences available in the southeast community.

These homes, available in one or two stories and featuring open balconies, wrap-around porches, casitas, intimate backyards and recessed oversized two- and three-car garages with porte cocheres. Select models provide additional living quarters for guests.

Village Homes, also available in one or two stories, measure 1,900 to nearly 3,500 square feet. Front porches with arched or covered entryways are featured characteristics.

Garden Homes are two-story residences that measure 1,350 to 2,000 square feet with front landscaped paseos.

Inspirada offers two additional home styles: City Homes and Mansion Homes. City Homes provide a style of living reminiscent of that found in major metropolitan cities and are available in two- or three-story floor plans ranging from 1,400 to 2,800 square feet.

City Homes offer varied upscale design options, some with individual stoops providing direct access to beautifully landscaped streetscapes. Mansion Homes consist of four residences grouped together under one roof with the external appearance of one home.

Individual units range from 1,400 to 1,700 square feet and include wrap-around porches, balconies and patios and a shared private motor court with hidden two-car garages.

In addition to KB Home, Toll Brothers and Meritage Homes, the consortium of nationally recognized and award-winning home builders and developers that have come together to create Inspirada along with the city of Henderson include Focus Property Group, Woodside Homes, Kimball Hill Homes, Pardee Homes and Beazer Homes.

Inspirada is located at 1890 Via Firenze in Henderson. To visit, take Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, exit on Eastern Avenue and head south to St. Rose Parkway. Turn west to Starr/Executive Airport Road and turn south. Follow the signs to the community entrance. The Inspirada information center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For further information call 866-758-5483 or visit inspirada.com.