STREET CLOSING PROCEDURES (BLOCK PARTY)
A block party is a community-sponsored, public event where there are no sales of goods or services. Block parties are limited to one block and one day. If you are interested in hosting a block party, read below for more information or apply here.
When hosting a block party, keep in mind the following:
- Applications must be submitted 60 days prior to the event
- Applicants must be a member of a block association and given permission by their neighbors
- The event is limited to 9 consecutive hours on one day and one block
- Rain dates are not permitted
- The event must be open to all neighbors on the block; not a private party (e.g. a birthday party)
- Cannot charge a fee to participate or fundraise
- You may not sell food or other goods and services
- If you would like to fundraise, sell food or other items at your event, read more about hosting a single block festival
- Alcohol, vendors, commercial branding and sponsorships are not permitted at block parties
- If your event has branding or includes vendors like a food truck or a health screening van, your event may be categorized as a street event or a single block festival
- You may require additional permits. All other agency permits must be obtained before we can grant your street activity permit Examples include:
- Rides and inflatables, such as truck-mounted rides and bounce houses require a permit from the Department of Consumer Affairs and insurance. The ride company that you hire should provide this documentation
- Petting Zoos or other non-domesticated animals require a permit from the Department of Health and insurance. The stable or farm where you rent the animals should provide this documentation
- Raffles or donations require a permit from the Human Resources Administration
- All amplified sound, such as background music, musical performances or speaking programs, requires a permit from the New York Police Department
- Generators require a certificate from the New York Fire Department. When generators are over 40kw they also require a certificate from the New York Department of Environmental Protection