Block Parties

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A Block Party in the City of Wauwatosa is a party for all residents of a block or neighborhood, typically held on a closed-off city street.

A permit is required when the Block Party will involve:

Closing and exclusive use of a public street, alley, or public right of way.
City ordinances and rules require public safety support by city employees.
Services by certain city departments.
Notifying Police Department of street closures, in case of emergency services that may be needed.

Block Party Permit Process:

Block Party applications must be completed online.
If you need barricades for your Block Party, those can be reserved and paid for online during the application process. The Barricade Fee is $35.00.
The application will be reviewed by a team member and you will receive email confirmation once it's approved.

Special Events/Block Party Ordinance – City of Wauwatosa, Title 7 – Public Peace, Safety and Morals: Chapter 7.50 – Special Events.

Special Events/Block Party Ordinance – City of Wauwatosa, Title 12.40 – Blocking Streets for Unusual Purposes: Chapter 12.40.010 – Block Parties.

Applications for Block Parties must be received three weeks prior to the Block Party date.
Block Parties are exempt from an application fee.
Block Parties can be open between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm

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