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Block Party and Other Event-permits allow you to block off traffic on your street for a party on a weekend or a summer holiday, Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Other Events (Including Birthday Celebrations, Weddings, Proms, Serenades & non-block party events) Maximum six (6) hours and there are NO Rain Dates for these events.
Before You Apply for Your Street Event Permit
- Download and complete the Streets Event Petition Signature Form
(instructions below).
- Applications for Block Party must have a petition signed by 75% of the households (including 75% of any apartment complex) on the block and Other Event must have a petition signed by 90% of the households (including 90% of any apartment complex) on the block.
- Scan the completed Street Event Petition Signature Form into a .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, or .gif file.
- Store the file on the Smart phone, computer, or tablet you are using to fill out this Street Event Application so that you can upload it during the application process
- Follow local COVID-19 public health guidance (Block Party and Other event) .
- COVID-19 public Guideline
- Please be patient while we process your application. We respectfully request that you hold off on contacting us until your event is less than 7 calendar days before event, and you have not yet been contacted. Contact information block.party@phila.gov. At that point, we appreciate you letting us know if your application has not yet been processed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Applications for Weekday Block Party or Street Festival Permits are not offered online at this time. To apply for Weekday Block Party, see the
Permit Application Process.
Instructions for Submitting a Street Event Application
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Please review the rules and restrictions related to Street Event permits before applying on-line.
They are available on-line using the links below:
The following information is required:
- The correct spelling of your first and last name.
- A valid e-mail address where we can send your application’s status and your official permit.
- A home address on the same block as the one you are applying.
- A working cell phone number, for the best person to contact regarding the application/permit
- A Street Event Petition Signature Form completed as described below.
- Credit card, debit card or bank account information for on-line payment.The application will not be approved without payment.
Application Fees for Street Event
Important Notice: The fee assessed for this permit represents the cost of processing the application and issuing the permit and is non-refundable. Payment is not accepted until police have approved your application. Please allow up to two weeks for police approvals.
- $25.00 - Application and payment received at least 21 calendar days before event.
- $60.00 - Application and payment received less than 21 days before event.
- $150.00 - Other Events(Including Birthday Celebrations,Weddings,Proms,Serenades & other non-block party events)
Reminder:Street Event applications and payment must be received at least 5 business days before the event date.
Fees for Making Permit Payments Online
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