ABOUT BLOCK PARTIES
What is a Block Party?
A Block Party is a one (1) day residential street closure permit issued with the intent to allow neighbors from the community to meet and come together and is for use of public right of way. This permit does not allow for activities on private property and does not grant permission to disturb the peace of the surrounding neighborhood, nor does this override existing ordinances.
The Block Party application must be submitted ten (10) days in advance of your scheduled event.
Streets may NOT be barricaded mid-block or half way down, they must be cordoned off from either corner to corner or if applicable corner to alleyway.
The street shall be posted, coned, or barricaded by the permittee by an approved Traffic Control Vendor in a manner which clearly warns all vehicular traffic of the street closure, while allowing ready access to emergency vehicles and residences.
PROHIBITED BLOCK PARTY ACTIVITIES
Bands, DJ's, Jumpers, slides, and moon bounces are not allowed on the sidewalk or street, nor shall anything be placed in the street that may readily impede access to emergency vehicles.
BLOCK PARTY HOURS OF OPERATION:
Regular Block Party Permits will only be issued for between 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on the day of the event, which includes set-up and tear down.
Holiday and Holiday Weekend Block Party Permits will only be issued for between 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on the day of the event, which includes set-up and tear down.
No Block Party Permits will be issued for December 31.
BLOCK PARTY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed application
- Site Map which must include the blocked area showing barricade placement, alleys, cul-de-sacs, or any other public areas specific to your proposed closure.
- Residential Signature Survey forms. All Block Party applicants must use the attached Resident Signature Survey Form. Applications received with any other forms will not be accepted. Each resident/address must have their own separate form. A 66% approval is required within the proposed blocked area.
- Barricade Rental Confirmation: barricades MUST be rented through a City of Long Beach authorized vendor (see attached list). Proof of barricade rental is required prior to issuing a block party permit.
FEES:
Checks made payable to the City of Long Beach.
- $100
A non-refundable application / permit fee (cash, check or money order) payable upon submission of Application. - $65
Per hour for Special Events Staff to monitor your event (If deemed necessary).
Please refer to the Block Party Application for additional information.
APPLICATIONS AND FORMS:
+Block Party Application (Online)
+Block Party Application (PDF)
+Block Party Signature Survey Form
+Traffic Control Vendor List
