Block Party Guidelines

Hosting a Neighborhood Block Party?

We support the efforts of residents to organize Block Parties for their communities. They are intended for residents only and not the general public.

If your event is open to the general public, involves major street closures/restrictions, and is being advertised, you will need to contact the Special Events Office at 480‐644‐3500 and apply for a Special Event License.

Requesting a block party

Step 1.Download the Block Party Guidelines Packet

This packet offers block party guidelines, FAQs, application and neighborhood petition.

Step 2.Obtain required signatures

The applicant is required to obtain a minimum of 70% approval from the residents on the closed street. Use the petition sheet included in the packet.

Step 3.Submit the application

Completed applications, including the signed neighborhood petition, must be submitted a minimum of four working days (Monday - Thursday) for review. Submission can be done:

Via email at barricade@mesaaz.gov

or

In-person Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm to:
Transportation Department office
300 E. 6th St.
Mesa, AZ 85203

Step 4.Await approval

Upon approval, a copy of a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Permit will be issued to the applicant. The Transportation Department will arrange for the delivery and pickup of the barricades to close your street.

Barricades and “Street Closed” signs will generally be delivered the day of or before to the address of the applicant and picked up within three days after the block party. The applicant is responsible for setting up the barricades before and remove them from the roadway after the block party.