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Neighborhood Block Parties

Neighborhood block parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors, build relationships, promote neighborhood safety, create a sense of community, and… they're fun! To help neighborhoods get together, we've created a number of ways to make it easy for you to host your event!

For Block Party Policies, call (480) 312-7900

We provide funding of $25.00!

  • In the form of Gift Cards to local grocery, department or discount stores
  • For food, water, soft drinks and party or picnic supplies only
  • Alcohol and tobacco products may not be purchased with city funds
  • One gift card per neighborhood per year
  • Subject to availability
  • Please submit your request for a gift card at least 2 weeks prior to the event by calling (480) 312-7900
  • Proper ID (Driver's license, State ID, US Government ID, US passport) is required for gift certificate pick up
  • Responsible party must be over the age of 21
  • Due to limited funding, gift cards are not intended for G.A.I.N. events. However, after hosting a G.A.I.N. party, another ADDITIONAL party within eleven months is eligible for TWO gifts cards
We have block party equipment available to check out!
  • Portable sound system (for announcements)
  • Traffic safety cones (to block ends of street or cul-de-sac)
  • Pop-up shade tent o Ice chests (2)
  • 40-cup electric coffee maker (includes filter)
  • Please submit your request for equipment at least 2 weeks prior to the event by calling (480) 312-7900
  • Organizer must arrange for pick up and return
  • Normal equipment checkout is from Friday to the following Monday (please ask for prior approval for alternate arrangements)
  • Equipment checkout is subject to availability
  • Proper ID (Driver's license, State ID, U.S. Government ID, US passport) is required for equipment check out. Responsible party must be over the age of 21
  • Registered organizers may be held responsible for loss or damage to city equipment

We have party ideas and suggestions upon request!

  • Themes
  • Activities
  • "Ice Breakers"
  • Games

We can help with visitors/guests for your block party! (Subject to availability)

  • Police staff
  • Recreation staff
  • Elected officials
  • Fire staff

Requests for gift cards and equipment must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to event.  Arrangements for visitors to your event should be made at least 30 days in advance. Call (480) 312-7900 with requests.