Block Parties & Block Sales

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 season, which will run from April 1 through October 31:

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• 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 - click here to download the block party petition
• 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 - click here to download the block sale petition
• 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.

• 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. Latex paint or other more permanent materials applied to public property including streets require prior approval - email village@oak-park.us for more information on the process.
• 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.

Encourage everyone to help make your block party a green event. For a 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. 

Click here to sign up to host a green block party

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.

• Request a FREE ‘Be a Planet Hero’ program at your block party
  

  Click here to request a free super hero-themed, 30-minute activity delivered by Green Community Connections. Family-friendly topics - Superheroes vs. Zombies, The Energy Zappers, The Trash Smasher and Guardians of the Block - are related to the Climate Ready Oak Park sustainability plan, approved by the Village Board in 2022.   

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