Love where you live? Host a Block Party for your neighbourhood. A Block Party is simply a group of neighbours working together to organize a gathering in their neighbourhood. There are many locations a block party can take place in, such as common spaces in townhouse complexes, on a street or back alley, backyard, a City park or in front of an apartment building. With spring weather here and summer just around the corner, the longer evenings provide the perfect opportunity to get outside and meet your neighbours.
To host a Block Party, residents complete an application form online at portcoquitlam.ca/blockparty. The first 50 block party events approved receive a $150 Freshmart gift certificate to help towards the cost of food and party supplies, along with a City branded BBQ apron. Block party formats are chosen by residents and can range from a BBQ picnic, potluck or a gathering at one of the many City parks that offer an opportunity to enjoy a beverage outdoors and can be held throughout the summer, afternoon or evening.
The Block Party application includes the option to request a visit from the Port Coquitlam Fire Department through the Hot Summer Nights program, giving participants an opportunity to check out a fire truck and learn more about home fire safety. Block Party organizers can also request to have a local street or cul-de-sac closed off, with free barriers provided. Dynamic Equipment are generously sponsoring barricades for Block Party events.
The City would like to see neighbourhoods capture images of their Block Parties this year. Tag the City via their social media channels or send photos to [email protected].
The Downtown Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association (PoCo BIA) are sponsoring Block Parties this summer by working with local businesses to provide promotions and prizes.
For more information about block parties visit portcoquitlam.ca/blockparty.
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Ximena Ibacache
Manager of Communications & Administrative Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5499
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