Block Parties and Sales

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The Village has long encouraged block parties as a way to build community spirit, meet neighbors and have fun.

Each block is limited to two events. The event can be a block party, a block sale or a combination of both. The total number of events is limited to 30 per weekend. A block party and/or block sale request must include the appropriate petition signed by at least 10 separate addresses on the block, or a majority of residents on a smaller block.

Request a Block Party or Sale Date

Applications will soon be accepted for the 2025 season, which will run from April 19 through October 31:

  • A block party requires a petition signed by at least 10 separate addresses on the block, or a majority of residents on a smaller block - 2025 block party petition form coming soon
  • A block party requires a petition signed by at least 10 separate addresses on the block, or a majority of residents on a smaller block - 2025 block sale petition form coming soon
  • A combination block party/block sale requires completed petitions for both events
  • A block sale requires a petition with signatures from 75 percent of residences on both sides of the street
  • Petitions for a block party or sale must be returned at least two weeks before the desired event date

The Village will drop off street barricades on the day before an approved event - or on Friday if it is a weekend event - and pick them up afterward.

Block event application form coming soon 

General Block Party Rules & Guidelines

  • Parties may start at 9 a.m., but must not continue past 11 p.m. and noise levels must not disturb residents at any time.
  • Due to public safety and traffic considerations, east/west streets may not be closed for block parties.
  • So that emergency vehicles can have passage, be sure all tables, chairs and other items placed on the street do not project more than six feet from the curb. A good guideline is to keep within the area next to the curb that is used for parking.
  • Provide adequate supervision of children at all times.
  • Do not stretch wires, ropes, nets, lights, banners and other items across the street. These could prevent access by emergency vehicles.
  • Use only removable barricades provided by the Village to block the street. Do not use a parked car as a barricade. Alleys may not to be barricaded or used for parties.
  • Do not obstruct public sidewalk or public way with barricades, ropes or other objects.
  • Use only chalk for street and sidewalk art.
  • Alcohol is only to be consumed on private property and may not be sold during the block party.
  • Block parties are limited to 30 per weekend on a first come, first serve basis.

Green Block Party Information

Encourage everyone to help make your block party a green event. For zero-waste event, produce less than 10 percent landfill waste. This means 90 percent of waste produced at the block party will either be recyclable or compostable.

By signing up for a Green Block Party, residents receive a Green Block Party Kit that includes: one 55-gallon compostable green bag, one 55-gallon clear bag for recyclables, one black 55-gallon trash bag, and three event boxes for trash, recycle and compost. Additional bags may need to be purchased by the organizer. Green block party kits can be re-used multiple times if handled gently. 

Sign up for a Green Block party using the form above in the "Request a Block Party" section. 

Go for Green Tips:

  • Buy products that can be composted recycled to minimize waste
  • Use compostable serveware and utensils instead of disposable foam or plastic
  • Consider packaging before buying or ordering food items
  • Choose locally grown foods and services
  • Bring gray composting and blue recycling carts to the street to sort and collect waste

Not sure if items are recyclable? Refer to the list of accepted recyclables at www.lrsrecycles.com/oakpark.

For more information, call 708.358.5700 or email publicworks@oak-park.us.