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Neighbourhood Block Parties

This page was last reviewed on May 17, 2024.

Close connections between neighbours lead to stronger, more resilient communities, and block parties can be a great way to build relationships and strengthen those neighbourly connections.

The following guidelines will help you submit your block party permit application. Please read them carefully and then complete and sign your application. Once done, please submit your application to recreation@nullcumberland.ca or drop it off at the Cumberland Recreation Centre, 2665 Dunsmuir Avenue. Upon approval, a permit for your block party will be issued free of charge.

Please note that we require at least two weeks’ notice to process your block party application.

Block Party Guidelines

  • Block parties can only take place between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, or between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm on any other day.
  • All residents on the block must be notified, with the majority in agreement for the event to take place.
  • Alcohol is not permitted on public property.
  • The block party organizer is responsible for participant conduct
  • A 20’ emergency access lane must be maintained on closed streets. All structures (e.g. tables) should be placed at the sides of the street and must be easily moved in the event of an emergency.
  • Clean-up is the responsibility of the organizer. Green practices (e.g. recycling) are strongly encouraged.
  • Traffic control barricades can be provided free of charge with the submission of an Equipment Request Form. The organizer is responsible for picking up and returning all equipment and will be invoiced for any missing or damaged equipment.
  • The site of the block party shall not be used for any purpose other than that specified in the application.
  • The organizer is responsible for any damage to public property during the event.
  • Nothing can be fastened to or hung from boulevard trees, planters or other Village property without the express written consent of the Village.
  • Vehicles are not permitted on sidewalks, paths or public grassy areas unless they are a functional part of the event and have been approved in advance.

Organizer Liability:

In signing the application form, the organizer agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Village of Cumberland in respect of any and all claims, demands, suits and costs arising out of any act or omission of the organizer or of any servant, agent or officer of the organizer arising out of or resulting from the use of the site by the organizer.

Costs:

There are no costs to organizers for the permit or for use of traffic control barricades. The organizer will, however, be responsible for any damage or required clean-up of public space and for ensuring that all Village equipment is returned in the condition it was received. Organizers will be invoiced following the event for any lost or damaged equipment.

Notification:

We expect that applicants for a neighbourhood block party have spoken with their neighbours and generally have at least majority support for the event. Once a block party is approved, organizers are responsible for notifying each home on the block and anywhere else that may be directly affected. This prevents people from being surprised on event day if, for example, arrangements have been made for movers, deliveries or other parties. Such notice must also provide neighbours with contact information should they have questions or concerns regarding your event (e.g. noise). The majority of the block must be in agreement for the event to take place.

Noise:

Sound levels from the block party must not unreasonably disturb the surrounding neighbourhood and are subject to the Village of Cumberland’s Noise Control Bylaw. Organizers should make attempts to address any complaints regarding sound levels.

Cancellation:

The Village or any other approving agency retains the right to revoke a block party permit up to and including the day of the event, or at any time during the event if there is an emergency or if permit conditions are not adhered to (e.g. loud music). Organizers must designate an on-site liaison person with authority to intervene and/or stop the event if necessary

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