Block parties

Submit your request 

If you are hosting a block party on public property (i.e. the street) you will require an authorization from the City of Beaconsfield.  

Here are the steps required: 

• Please complete the authorization request online. Be sure to do this at least 15 days before your event. 

• Once approved, the Culture and Recreation service will issue an authorization and confirm the delivery of the necessary equipment. This authorization must be displayed on-site throughout the duration of the event

• The Culture and Leisure service will notify:  

  • Urban Planning department

  • Municipal Patrol  

  • The Montreal Fire Department (SIM) 

 More details regarding the process, municipal by-laws and tools to help you plan your party are available in the Block Party Guide.

Authorization request

BLOCK PARTY GUIDELINES 

• There are two types of Block Parties:  

  • On private property, without encroaching on public domain – this type of party does not require a permit. 

  • Extends onto public domain such as streets, excluding city-owned green spaces – this type of party requires an authorization. 

• If an authorization is required, an application must be submitted online a minimum of 15 days prior to the event. 

• The approval of temporary partial street closures for neighbourhood parties is at the discretion of the Culture and Leisure service and the Montreal Fire Department (SIM). Please note that this authorization only concerns partial street closures, not complete closures. 

• The City will provide equipment free of charge, subject to availability. The equipment will be delivered to the address specified by the organizer a few days before the event. 

• Barricades: Organizers must install them on the street for the duration of the neighbourhood party and remove them at the end of the event. 

• The sound level (including music) must remain within acceptable limits and must not exceed 10:00 PM, in accordance with BEAC-033 regulations.  

• No alcohol consumption is allowed on public domain.  

• All structures such as tables and tents must be placed on the side of the street and must be easily removable. 

• The organizers release the City from any claims, lawsuits, etc. arising from this event.  

• The organizers will be held responsible for any damage to public or private property arising from the event. 

• The organizers commit to cleaning the streets and public property and restoring them to their original condition before the event.

• The applicant is the designated contact person responsible for the event and must remain on-site until the end of the party. 

• All regulations and By Laws of the City of Beaconsfield must be adhered to. 

Planning guide

The City of Beaconsfield wants to help you and your neighbours have the best block party possible.  

The Connecting Beaconsfield team has prepared resources to make your party extra fun and easier to plan.  

Parties organized on the following dates might include a surprise visit and a special activity from the Connecting Beaconsfield team:  

• Saturday, July 6 

• Saturday, July 13 

• Saturday, August 3 

• Saturday, August 10 

These are themed kits filled with materials and accessories for your party. 

Consult the theme and activity guide 

These are kits that are loaned out for neighbourhood parties. They will need to be returned after the party, along with all the equipment. 

 Here is what they contain: 

• Thematic decorations 

• Portable photobooth 

• Snakes and Ladders game, special for Beaconsfield neighbourhood parties 

• Sidewalk chalk 

 And a selection of 3 games from the following:

• Twister 

• Bocce 

• Potato sack race bags 

• Giant bubble kit 

• Volleyball net 

• Giant checkers game 

• Giant parachute 

• Skipping ropes 

• Croquet set 

• Giant Jenga 

• And many more! 

The Connectons team will contact you to provide further details. 

You could benefit from a gift card to help absorb some of the expenses associated with purchasing food for your party (excluding alcohol). 

Once your authorization request is submitted, the Connectons team will contact you to provide further details. 

Event poster/invitation

Sign in sheet

Composting/recycling/waste sign

Block party planning guide

Block party theme and activity guide