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1. What are the benefits of registering your 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.

2. What are the application requirements?

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 10 business days prior to the day of the block party and include:
  • The names of two supportive neighbours.
  • The signed Block Party Agreement.
  • A personal gathering amongst neighbors (no event activities requiring secondary permits or approvals)

3. Are there block party guidelines?

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 potentially City street in Coquitlam.
• 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 and birthday parties are not eligible for the grant.

4. Can I receive funding for my block party?

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 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.
• An emailed photo of the block party.

The City reserves the right to refuse the Block Party Grant to block parties that:

• Do not adhere to the Provincial Heath Officers orders, notices and guidelines.
• Do not meet the Block Party Guidelines.
• Receive neighbour complaints.
• Do not comply with the intent of the Block Party Program.
• Implements different plans than those outlined in the Block Party Application 
• Hosts an event organized by an organization, business or group other than an individual household

Staff reserve the right to review and assess block party applications to ensure compliance with Public Health guidelines.