Block Parties

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What is a Block Party?

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:

Download and complete the Block Party Permit.
If you need barricades for your Block Party, have payment made payable to the City of Wauwatosa for the Barricade Fee ($35.00).
Email your application to mweger@wauwatosa.net and make a payment (if applicable), at either the Wauwatosa Police Department or Wauwatosa City Clerk's Office or mailed to Wauwatosa Police Department, ATTN Mary Weger, 1700 N 116th Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. Barricade fees must be paid at time of application.

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.

Note: Applications for Block Parties must be received three weeks prior to the Block Party date.

Hours of Operation: Block Parties can be open between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm.

Main Point of Contact and for questions: Wauwatosa Police Department or Mary Weger, (414) 471-8430 ext. 5101, or Laura Laurishke in the Community Support Division, (414) 471-8430 ext. 5111, or email PD-SpecialEvents@wauwatosa.net.

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