Block Parties

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 (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.

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.