Block Parties
The City of Coquitlam Block Party program was created to encourage neighbours to connect and create a sense of community in our residential neighbourhoods. Block parties are a great way to build new friendships and enhance safety and awareness in the neighbourhood.
Apply to Host a Block Party
Apply now to host a block party with your adjacent neighbors and receive free Special Event Liability insurance.
- Apply Now to be an approved block party.
Receive a Grant Post Block Party
Approved block parties are eligible for a $150 grant. Information about how to receive the grant will be included in the approval package. In short:
- Complete the Block Party Evaluation Form
- Email up to three photos.
We will mail you a cheque for the block party funds within 5-8 weeks.
Download the Block Party Handbook.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or require further information, please email Block Parties or call 604-927-6968.
- What are the benefits of registering my block party?
- What are the requirements of a block party?
- Are there block party guidelines?
- Can I receive funding for my block party?
Once your block party is approved by staff, you will:
- Be eligible to apply for the $150 Block Party Grant.
- 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 10 business days prior to the day of the block party and include:
- The contact information of two supportive neighbors.
- A signed Block Party Agreement.
- A personal gathering amongst immediate neighbours.
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.
- Fireworks are not permitted unless you obtain a permit from Coquitlam Fire & Rescue.
- 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.
Yes! The City is offering a $150 Block Party Grant to approved block party organizers.
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 emailed photo(s) of the block party.