Block Parties are a great way to bring your community and neighbourhood together. While you do need an application for a permit, the Festivals and Events office would be happy to help you through the process. There are also resources available to help you plan your party:
In order to transition new fees for block parties, The City of Burlington covered the cost of insurance and administration fees in lieu of notice from July to December of 2015.
Effective Jan. 1, 2016, new fees will be in effect to cover the cost of insurance and administration fees. Applications for 2016 block parties will be available starting March 21, 2016.
How to apply to host a block party:
- Fill out the online application.
- Consult with staff in the Festivals and Events office.
- They will advise you what areas will be affected so you can fill out the neighbourhood consent form
This is to show that you have the support of at least 50% + 1 of your affected neighbours. - Once your event has been approved, you will be given a contact in Roads and Parks Maintenance to arrange for street barricades and other supplies.
- Plan your party and have fun!