Block Parties
Block parties are a simple way to bring neighbours together while having fun. Gathering with neighbours provides an opportunity to connect with those in your area and help build a sense of community, create pride and spirit and to build friendships. Bring your community together this year with a block party!
- Have FUN!
- Get to know your neighbours
- Encourages a sense of pride and belonging
- Create a safer neighbourhood
- Build connections and friendships
- Celebrate your neighborhood
- Learn about the history of your neighbourhood
- Support for newcomers
- Ensure adequate insurance coverage for block party
- Alcohol to remain on private property.
- Be respectful of noise and amplified sound.
- Notify neighbours of the block party.
- Assess if a road closure is required and if yes, complete the required steps on the Road Closures tab.
- Ensure site is cleaned and streets are clear of debris.
- Maintain access for emergency vehicles.
Block parties can be held in a variety of locations in most residential neighbourhoods. Here are some areas to consider when planning your block party:
- Front/Back lawn – easiest option by hosting on your property
- Private complex common area– gather people outdoors in a controlled common area location in your building’s complex
- Local park – hosting a block party in a park provides an easy location that can accommodate small to large block parties based on availability. To book a park, insurance is required, along with a park rental fee. Visit our facility booking page to book a space.
- On your street – block parties on your street require safety measures to ensure public safety. See details below for details on requirements for a road closure.
Request for road closure must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to block party date. Please note the following must be completed prior to hosting your block party:
- Contact Culture Office 4 weeks prior to date indicating intention to close a road.
- To receive potential funding submit a Neighbourhood Grant Application
- Submit a Block Party Road Closure Request Form to culture@mapleridge.ca that confirms at least 65% of the neighbours effected by the potential closure to support the proposed road closure.
- Submit a Highway Use Permit for approval to culture@mapleridge.ca
- Upon receipt of approval to close the road(s), submit by email to culture@mapleridge.ca your certificate of insurance for the event, naming the City of Maple Ridge as an added insured in a General Liability amount of at least $5 million covering all intended activities.
- The applicant(s) understand that they are responsible to arrange and/or implement the road closure as submitted and approved including potential costs and equipment.
- Highway Use Permit
- Neighbourhood Road Closure Permission
- Neighbourhood Small Grant – funding to support block party
- Book a Park for Your Block Party
- Funding may be available for block parties through Neighbourhood Small Grants
- How do you plan a Block Party?
- Where can block parties take place?
- How do I request the the use of city streets for a Block Party?
- What funding is available to support Block Parties?
- What requirements are there when serving food at a Block Party?
- What rules and regulations effect block parties?
- How do I request the Fire Department to attend my Block Party?
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