Block Party Checklist

Block Party CHECKLIST Summer is upon us, and what better way to celebrate the season with an outdoor party for your family, friends, and neighbors? That's right a block party! While a regular cook-out takes planning, a block party really needs a lot of coordination. Don't worry- we've got the basics covered for you. Logistics Here are a few items you'll want to plan out ahead of time. Set up a meeting with your neighbors to figure out the basics (when and where). JUNE Send out invitations well 14 in advance. A traditional block party will require a permit to close the street (available from the city). Include a map of the neighborhood highlighting houses/families that are participating, and what activities and food will be where. PERMIT Plan to host different activities or food stations on different neighbor's lawns. Food & Drinks How do you feed a neighborhood? You delegate and divide assets. Spice up your basic BBQ by making sure to include foods that are fun for all ages. Here are a few suggestions that will likely be crowd pleasers. For the grill Tempting sides Hot dogs Caprese salad Hamburgers Mediterranean orzo salad BBQ Chicken Classic potato salad Marinated Portabellas Broccoli slaw Corn Vegetable crudite Zucchini and Yellow Squash Summery Desserts Drinks Homemade popsicles Lemonade S'mores fixings Minty Iced Tea Fruit salad with whipped cream An assortment of craft beers Fruit pies Homemade sangria Activities In addition to all the good food and company, a block party calls for a variety of activities. Have a water balloon fight Schedule a few rounds of three-legged races Set up a sprinkler Set up a face painting station ART HERE! Hang a sheet and set-up a projector once the sun goes down for a DIY outdoor Create some sidewalk chalk art Use a little spray paint, and have a game of lawn twister movie theatre personalcreations 0000