block-party-300x194Summer-time in Philly means that there’s a good chance on a sunny weekend day you may need to give yourself a little extra time to get around certain parts of the city since families, neighbors, and friends might be shutting down the street for an old fashioned block party.  House parties are tons of fun especially in the warm weather months so why not have a bunch of house parties at one time!

friends-and-family-clip-art-familyBBQSo you and your neighbors would like to throw a block party?  Here are the steps to follow to ensure that you have a safe, fun, city approved party.

  1. Plan early 
    Early submission of applications enables the Streets Department to quickly process forms and to notify SEPTA, Fire and Police Departments of all block party street closures in their districts. The Streets Department has made it easier for residents to schedule their block parties by making the application available online! Click here to fill out the application.
  2. Obtain a Block Party permit
    Block Party permits allow you to block off traffic on your street for a party on a weekend or a summer holiday; Memorial Day, July 4th or Labor Day.  Weekday block party permits are not available online, if you would like to plan a weekday block party click here for instructions. Next you will need to fill out a street event petition where an adult from 75% of the houses on your street signs to agree to the party.  Be sure to read the conditions of permit  document then you can go about applying for your party.  Click here to start the application process.
    In order to apply you will need:
    -A home address on the same block as the one you are applying.
    -A phone number where we can reach you.
    -An e-mail address where we can send you your application’s status and, if approved, your official permit.
    -Credit card, debit card or bank checking account information for on-line payment. The application will not be approved without payment.  Application fee’s are $25 if recieved 21 days prior to the event and $60 if received within less than 21 days time.  There may also be fees associated with applying online.
  3. Be prepared
    Residents will assume total responsibility for setting out recyclables and their properly bagged trash on their next regularly scheduled recycling/trash collection day. At the conclusion of the event, the street must be left in a clean and safe condition and opened to traffic no later than 8:30 PM. If the applicant would like collection of the blocks’ recyclables and refuse before the regular collection day, arrangements for pickup by the Streets Department can be made by contacting 215-537-2130. The service must be reserved in advance of the block party and requires an additional payment of $50 paid five (5) days in advance of the event.
    If you plan to have rides or a carnival, or to raise money by selling merchandise and/or services, or charge admission, please contact the Department of Licenses & Inspections, 215-686-2489, for permits.  Alcoholic beverages may not be sold nor will any organized gaming devices/tables be permitted.  The applicant will be responsible for any sound devices so that noise/music level will not interfere with City Codes, which are enforceable by Police.

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