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Online Block Party Permit Application

Block Party Permit Information

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This application is for events organized by residents who reside on the block that will be closed for the purpose of neighborhood fellowship, not private parties or events. For an event held by a private person/organization/business/church on a residential block, please use the special event permit application

Block Party Permits are issued to residents of the City of Milwaukee to barricade the street they live on for events such as block watch meetings, neighborhood fellowship, welcoming new homeowners to the block, etc.  Planning a block party is a big job and requires the support of those who reside on the street that will be closed.  A Neighborhood Approval Petition must be submitted by all applicants each time a block party is applied for. 

Please note: Applications must be submitted online at least 2 weeks prior to the event date. This will allow enough time for your application to gain approval from the District Alderperson, Department of Public Works, and the Milwaukee Police Department. If you submit an untimely-filed permit, you are acknowledging that your application may not be processed. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DUE DATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $50 LATE FEE. 

Purpose of Event

Applicant Information

Use 2‑letter abbreviation (e.g., WI)
Format: 12345 or 12345‑6789
Format: 414‑555‑1234

Street Closure Information

Name of street to be closed (example: West Maple Street from South 7th Street to South 8th Street)

Block Party Approval Petition

  • Download Petition 
  • A signature from the majority of the residences on the block is required

(A petition document must be uploaded. If no petition is needed, upload an explanation instead. Accepted file types: .jpeg, .png, .doc, .docx, .pdf.)

Terms of Acceptance and Signature

I, the [applicant, requestor, etc.] for this Block Party Permit Application, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application.  This permit is subject to the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, the City Charter and all rules and regulations governing street rights-of-way.  The applicant agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City from and against all liabilities, claims, demands, judgments, losses and all suits at law or in equity, cost and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, for injury or death of any person or loss or damage to the property of any person firm, organization or corporation, including both parties hereto and their employees, arising from the holding of such special event.  The applicant agrees that during the use of the public area, the sponsoring organization will not exclude any person from participation in, deny anyone the benefits of, or otherwise subject anyone to discrimination because of race, color, national origin or handicap.

ATTENTION: If you do not receive a receipt email after you submit your application, your submission did not go through and you will want to resubmit with a different browser, or via a laptop or tablet.

 I certify that checking this box constitutes a legal signature and confirms I acknowledge the Terms of Acceptance.