Block Parties
The City of Coquitlam Block Party program was created to encourage personal gatherings for 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.
Get Your Block Involved with Tree Spree
The City of Coquitlam Tree Spree initiative focuses on recognizing and promoting the value of Coquitlam's tree canopy. As part of Tree Spree's inaugural year, we've committed to planting 10,000 trees.
Apply to receive, plant and learn how to care for free ornamental trees. If your block is eligible, Tree Spree ambassadors will deliver small to medium sized ornamental trees to your block party for planting on private property.
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. Did you join us for Tree Spree? Show us your new trees in the 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.
Thanks to our Presenting Partner, Emperor Stone
Emperor Stone has been delivering quality stone products in Coquitlam for 20 years. It’s important for Emperor Stone to give back to the community. Sustainability to us involves not only our daily fabrication operations but also includes our commitment to fight climate change through our tree planting initiatives. To learn more about Emperor Stone as well as our Tree Planting Initiatives, visit www.emperortrade.com/sustainability/.
- 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.