19th Annual Block Party – Saturday, September 12, 2015
Deadline to Register: August 31, 2015
Block Party Registration Form
Why Have a Block Party?
There is no better way to get together and meet your neighbors than to have a block party. Neighborhoods are stronger and safer places to live when there is a sense of caring in the area. This can develop at a neighborhood block party.
Block parties have varied from a simple gathering of a few folks in a front yard sharing memories and beverages to elaborate, highly organized events involving dozens of streets in a neighborhood. Whichever type suits your area, we encourage you to make this a day to renew neighborhood awareness, exchange greetings, and to celebrate the importance of neighborhood relationships.
Plan the Party
Do what works for you, but respect your neighbor’s property and privacy. If you use the street for your party, do not block residents who do not want to participate. Be sure that emergency vehicles are able to enter the block party area at all times.
Coordinate Activities
Your imagination is the limit when planning activities that will make your block party memorable. Make activities appropriate for the age group, safe, and fun. Some suggested activities are listed below:
- Bike decorating contest/parade
- Staged photo wall for party pictures
- Cookie decorating contest
- Talent show
- Watermelon-eating contest (no hands is fun!)
- Art contests (use sidewalk chalk for this or for 4-square and hopscotch games)
- Volleyball, Horse shoes, Scavenger hunts
- Inflatable bounce houses
- Cake walk/snow cones
- Hula hoop contest
- Outdoor movie
- Water games (shaving cream and balloons are essential)
- Pet parade
- Face painting
- Relay races (try balancing an egg on a spoon)
- Bubble battle
- Live band/music/dancing/karaoke
- Visits from the City’s Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works Department always please the kids. (Check appropriate space on the registration form to request visits)
Keep It Simple
Potluck dinners are easiest for beginners. Since many people are near their homes it is probably convenient for them to use their own facilities and utensils. Ask neighbors to bring their own lawn chairs to the picnic site.
For more information, visit the City of Owasso’s site HERE.
