Neighborhood Block Party
Home > Permits > Neighborhood Block Party
Why Have a Neighborhood Party?
There is no better way to get together and meet your neighbors than to have a neighborhood party. Neighborhoods are better and safer places
to live when there is a sense of caring in the area. This can develop at a neighborhood party.
Neighborhood parties have varied from a simple gathering of a few folks in a front yard sharing memories, grilling out to more elaborate, highly organized events involving a lot of neighbors. Whatever type suits your area, we encourage you to renew neighborhood awareness, exchange greetings, and to celebrate the importance of neighborhood relationships.
Plan the Party
Do what works for you, but respect your neighbor's property and privacy. If you use the street for your party, do not block residents who do not wish to participate. Be sure that emergency vehicles are able to enter the area at all times.
Coordinate Activities
Your imagination is the limit when planning activities that will make your neighborhood party memorable. Make activities appropriate for all
age groups safe and fun. Some suggested activities are listed below:
- Bike decorating contest
- Games like twister, limbo, bingo and croquet
- Story time/kids read-a-thon
- Obstacle course
- Watermelon-eating contest
- Art contests (use sidewalk chalk for this or for 4-square and hopscotch games)
- Volleyball
- Card games
- Horse shoes
- Visits from fire fighters, police officers
- Scavenger hunts
- Water games
- Paper airplane contest
- Egg toss
- Face painting
Keep It Simple
Potluck dinners are easiest for beginners. Since many people are near their homes it is probably convenient for them to use their own facilities and utensils. Ask neighbors to bring their own lawn chairs to the picnic site.
Inform Your Neighbors
Get the message out to all your neighbors. It's a good idea to get the word out at least one-month in advance and to distribute reminders the week of the party. This is a good opportunity to visit with your neighbors and make contact with those you haven't met.
|
