Block Party Permits
What is a block party?
A block party is a short, permitted closure of a residential street that lets the people who live on that block gather, play, eat, and get to know each other. It’s one of the simplest ways to build a real sense of community right where you live — no venue, no budget, just your own street for an afternoon or evening.
Because a block party takes over a public street, the City reviews and permits each one to make sure it’s safe for everyone involved, including drivers, emergency responders, and neighbors who aren’t participating.
Where block parties are — and aren’t — allowed
Allowed
Local neighborhood streets Low-traffic residential blocks where neighbors live along the closure
Not allowed
Collector roadways Arterial roadways
Not sure what kind of street you live on? Contact Community & Neighborhood Resources before you start collecting signatures, so you don’t end up planning for a closure that can’t be approved. Visit the Right of Way Permit Map page to find out which type of street you live by.
How to apply
The application itself is short, but two parts of the process take real lead time: gathering signatures and hitting the submission deadline. Plan around those first.
Pick your date and route
Decide which stretch of street you want to close and choose a date and time window for the party.
Talk to your neighbors
Every neighbor impacted by the closure needs to sign off on the application. Go door to door (or block by block) early — this is usually the step that takes the longest.
Complete the application
Fill out the Block Party Application with your event details and collected signatures.
Submit at least 15 days before your event
15-day minimum Applications are due at least 15 days prior to the event date. Late applications risk not being processed in time, so build the signature-gathering time into your planning calendar accordingly.
Need help funding your event?
Tables, chairs, a bounce house, ice cream for forty kids — it adds up. Our community grants offers funding assistance for neighborhood-building events like block parties. Visit the Community Grants page and learn more about other available resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
At least 15 days before your event. Since the application also requires signatures from all impacted neighbors, most people start gathering signatures several weeks ahead of that deadline.
All neighbors impacted by the street closure need to sign the application. This typically means everyone living along the section of street you’re closing.
No — block parties are only permitted on neighborhood streets. Collector and arterial roadways are not eligible for block party closures.
Yes. The Discover Neighbors Grant, available through the Community & Neighborhood Resources page, provides funding assistance for community-building events, including block parties.
Block parties funded through the Discover Neighbors Grant must be free to attend — the grant supports community-building, not commercial activity. If you plan to charge admission or sell goods or services, your event no longer qualifies for that grant, and you’ll need to apply for a special event permit through the City Clerk’s Office instead.
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