An annual holiday tradition in Pella brought thousands of people to town.

Director of the Pella Convention and Visitors Bureau Jill Vandevoort says more than 2000 people bought tickets in this year’s Tour of Homes, a jump of more than 300 from last year. She says there were visitors from all around the area and even some from out of the state at the three-day event featuring four local homes. Vandevoort adds that many retailers were pleased with the amount of visitors that stopped by and purchased goods when they were done with the tour.