Application for a Block Party

(Each BLOCK Is Allowed Only ONE (1) Block Party per Year)

(Allowable Dates: Allowable dates for block parties in Evanston are May 1st – September 30th. )*

Proposed Location - Street Name:*

From (Street/Avenue)*

To (Street/Avenue)*

Start Time*

:

End Time*

:

Purpose of Event:*

Neighborhood Block Party Private Event

Have you notified all the neighbors on this block of the date and time of the street closure for this block party? *

Yes No

Will liquor or beer be consumed at this block party? (NOTE: The SALE of liquor or beer is prohibited) - Copy*

Yes No

The Evanston Police Department believes in building strong partnerships with the neighborhoods. Your Beat Officer can briefly visit your block party and distribute some information about the Evanston Police Department. Would you like to have your Beat Officer stop at your block party?*

Yes No

Your block party provides an opportunity for you to get to know your Fire Department as well as the opportunity for your Fire Department to get to know you as it promotes fire safety education. Evanston's Fire and Safety Services would be glad to provide a fire engine to visit your block party. Would you like to have the Fire Department visit your block party? *

Yes No

Prefered time of arrival between 1:30 pm and 4:00pm. Please indicate Preferered time:

Permission to hold a block party will be approved subject to the following conditions

Application must be filed no less than ten (10) working days before the date of the proposed block party.
Applicant must provide proof of residence (copy of Driver’s License or current utility bill) within the affected block when submitting an application, whether in person, on-line or by mail.
All persons within the affected block must have been notified by the applicant and no more than (3) three object to the closing of the street or the proposed activities.
Applicant accepts responsibility for the placement and removal of the barricades furnished by the City and agrees to protect them from damage and vandalism.
Applicant accepts responsibility for the activities to be conducted throughout the term of this permit, and must clear the area of any refuse or debris which may result from the activities.
The City Code does not authorize the issuance of permits for loudspeakers and other related amplification equipment for block parties. Inflatable structures such as bounce houses cannot be placed in the street.
Block Party applications are considered public information and may be produced under the Freedom of Information Act with the applicant’s address and phone number redacted.

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Address of Applicant*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City