Block party and play street permit

A block party or play street is a citizen-initiated event held on a city street within a specific block in a community for entertainment purposes. A permit is required to close roadways for the event.

The following regulations apply for permits:

  • The block used must be occupied predominately by owner/residents.
  • Block parties may occur between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. only.
  • The permit holder must remain at the event until its conclusion.
  • No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the city right-of-way.
  • No open fires are permitted on the city right-of-way
  • The permit holder must obtain and place barricades in order to safely close the road during the event.

Information to apply

  • A petition signed by a significant majority of the residents on the block. Please use the petition form included in the Block Party Application Procedures document, all fields must be completed.
  • A map showing the location of the block party / play street and the location of the temporary street closure.

The Block Party / Play Street Application Procedures includes the petition form and guidelines for traffic control.

Block party and play street approvals are granted on an individual basis considering criteria such as:

  • Disapprovals on the petition.
  • Location.
  • Previous history of permits at the location.

The applicant agrees to obtain and place barricades/approved traffic control devices in order to safely close the road during the event. Traffic control devices can be rented from authorized third parties.

Apply online


24 hours a day, seven days a week using your City of Calgary myID

Costs

FREE - there is no fee to apply for a Block Party / Play Street permit.

Timelines

Minimum of 15 business days with completed petition.

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