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Block Party Permits Guide
Conditions of Permit

  • For the street to be closed, the approval of 75% of the households residing on each block involved is required. Each applicant signing the petition must be an adult representative and reside on the block that is being closed. Only one signature per household will be accepted.
     
  • The street may be blocked off for the event. However, cars, trucks, etc., may not be used to block off the street.
    NOTE: Emergency vehicles may need to enter the street.
     
  • Commercial vehicles are to be admitted for deliveries, along with the vehicles of persons who must enter the street,  in order to conduct their normal daily activities.
     
  • Block party permits will be approved only for Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
     
  • Residents will assume total responsibility for setting out their recyclables and their properly bagged trash on their next regularly scheduled recycling/trash collection day/s. At the conclusion of the event, the street must be left in a clean and safe condition and opened to traffic no later than 8:30PM.
     
  • 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 .