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 90 days prior to block party date. Please note the following must be completed prior to hosting your block party:
- Contact Culture Office a minimum of 90 days (3 months) 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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