Block Parties

Once your block party is approved by staff, you will:

• Be eligible to apply for a grant or screen rental subject to approval. 
• Receive free Special Event Liability insurance for your block party.

Below are a few requirements you will need to know before you complete your Block Party Application.

A Block Party Application must be submitted a minimum of 2 business weeks prior to the day of the block party and include: 

• The contact information of two supportive neighbours.
• A signed Block Party Agreement.
• A personal gathering amongst immediate neighbours.
• Up to 250 people maximum attendance 
• The free Special Event Liability insurance covers only activities produced by neighbors. It does not provide coverage to third party operators, suppliers or vendors.  
• We can approve one application per day within a 100m radius. Block parties are approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Minimum attendance of 60 people applies for the $500 Summer in Soccer option and 60 people for the free screen rental option
• Final reported attendance that reflects the minimum attendance to be eligible for the applicable grant

Yes! You must follow these guidelines when planning your block party.

• Block parties can take place outdoors on private property, indoors on private property or a City street in Coquitlam.
• The block party is only available for immediate neighbors on an invitation basis. 
• Fireworks are not permitted unless you obtain a permit from Coquitlam Fire & Rescue (PDF).
• All recyclables and garbage must be properly disposed of at the end of the event.
• Any outdoor amplified sound (music played through speakers) must end by 10 p.m. 
• The primary purpose of a block party must be for the enjoyment and benefit of the surrounding neighborhood in order to be eligible for the Block Party Grant.
  • For example, garage sales, gathering amongst friends and birthday parties are not eligible for the grant.
• A block party can expect up to 250 people.  
• The free Special Event Liability insurance covers only activities produced by neighbors. It does not provide coverage to third party operators, suppliers or vendors.
• All block parties must follow the guidance of emergency services including the RCMP

Yes! The City is offering grant or screen rental to approved block parties depending on the selected block party package.

 We recommend using the grant towards supporting local businesses. The grant funds may be used for food and equipment; however, it cannot be used towards the purchase of alcohol. 

Coquitlam households are eligible for one block party grant per year. 
 
 Grant funds will be awarded based on the following:

•  The block party is a personal gathering amongst adjacent neighbors.
• An approved block party application.
• The primary purpose of the block party is for the enjoyment and benefit of the surrounding neighborhood.
• A submitted Block Party Evaluation, no later than two weeks following the block party.
• Three photo(s) of the block party submitted alongside the completed Evaluation Form.