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Block Parties are a fun, free, and easy way to build community and get to know your neighbors. Gather your neighbors to hold a Block Party in your street or turn the street over to the kids for play. With this free permit, you can host your event on your neighborhood street!
Application takes 10-15 minutes to complete.
Before You Apply
Please read the Learn About Block Party Permits page to ensure your event qualifies and can be permitted in a timely manner.
Key things to keep in mind when applying:
- Permits are 100% FREE. In some special cases, barricade rentals are required. See below.
- Applications should be submitted at least 15 business days before your event.
- Applicants should talk to their neighbors in advance and do their best to provide accommodations.
- Street closures are limited to 8 hours total within any 7 consecutive days, between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Street paintings may be up to 16 hours.
- Your Block Party must be on a street classified as "Local Service Traffic". Find your street classification using PBOT's Transportation System Plan street classification map (click "traffic classifications" on the left sidebar, local streets are marked in grey).
- NOTE: If your closure request is more than one block or is adjacent to an non Local Service Street, you must rent Type 3 barricades and additional signage from a private vendor (see our Basic Traffic Control Devices and Vendors page for options).
- If you're applying for a Street Painting Permit, you will be asked for additional information related to design and installation.
Visit the Learn About Block Party Permits page for full guidelines.
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