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How to Host a Simple Block Party

Patriot Porch staff · 4 min read
Neighbors sharing food at folding tables on a residential street

Nothing gets neighbors talking like a block party. It doesn't need to be fancy to be a hit.

Check with your town

Some towns need a quick form to close a street.

Make it potluck

Everyone brings a dish, so no one carries the whole load.

Plan for kids

Sidewalk chalk and a few lawn games keep the young ones busy.

Share contact info

Pass around a sheet for names and phone numbers.

Clean up together

Many hands make the cleanup quick.

The best neighborhoods are the ones where people know each other's names.