How to Host a Simple Block Party

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.