The city of Chicago is allowing block party permits to be approved for dates held after July 5th, 2021. See this official announcement and 2021 changes on the city’s website.
The city application is the same for each ward, but each Ward and Alder has a different signature petition with their name and logo on it. You can download the set of pages in a PDF to print yourself. You can also email or stop your Alder’s office. Don’t know your Alder? Look it up here.
Each Ward pdf download below contains the required forms for submitting a Chicago block party request: Application, petition for signatures and new Covid Safety form. They each contain 1) The application form, 2) COVID Safety Affirmation Form 3) Petition Form for signatures.
Ward 31 - Cardona - download forms
Ward 35 - Rosa - (coming soon)
Ward 36 - Villegas - (coming soon)
Ward 26 - Maldonado - (coming soon)
If you need help with the application, you can call your, visit or email your Alderperson’s office.
Individual REQUIRED forms (1 page each)
Block Party Permit Application Form (required for all wards)
Generic Petition Form to collect neighbor signatures (coming soon)
Optional Forms for City Services + Activities
These groups below can enhance your block party by advocating and education of city services, youth involvement and other initiatives at your block party.
Firetruck Request Form - request a Chicago Fire Department firetruck to visit your block party
Bike Ambassador Form - For demonstrations on child and adult bike safety. Go to the SAFE Streets website to learn more.
Mounted Unit Request Form - request a Chicago Police Department horse mounted unit to visit your block party
Playbound Kids - Request free activity ambassadors (provided by the YMCA) to come to your block party that will get your kids moving and playing games like doge ball and freeze tag. Learn more about their free programs here.