Q: What is considered a Block Party? 

A BLOCK PARTY is an outdoor public party or gathering, held on a closed city street, and put on by the residents of a city block or neighborhood

Q: What streets can I host a block party on? 

Block parties are specific to neighborhoods and residents and as such are only permitted on local residential streets. The City of Savannah does not permit block parties in commercial areas, on primary or secondary arterials, or on highways. Closure requests for events outside of a single-block residential street may be completed online via our special event application.

Q: Can I host a block party on a street I do not live on? 

YES, however, you may only host a block party on a street you do not currently live on IF you are applying as the neighborhood association President for that area. Otherwise, you must reside on the block you are requesting to close.

Q: Can a block party be more than one block long? 

No. Block parties are restricted to single blocks on local residential streets. Closure requests for multiple blocks may be completed online via our special event application. 

Q: Are signatures required from every residence? 

Yes. Signatures are required from each residence on the block impacted by the closure. The signature must be of a current resident over the age of 18. Our office will not allow for a block closure without all appropriate signatures indicating approval. Our office verifies all signature sheets. Please do not argue with your neighbors or attempt to forge signatures. 

Q: When do I need to return the barricades? 

Applicants are required to return barricades to our office on the next business day following their event. Failure to return barricades in a timely manner may result in the loss of your deposit. Please contact our office in advance to make arrangements to return your barricades at a later date if needed.