WTTW Premiered May 21, 2022 Latino Voices and Black Voices conversation on Chicago’s new ward map. Alma Kreuser, Vice President of the Hermosa Neighborhood Association comments on the Alders and boundaries.
The city of Chicago is allowing block party permits to be approved for dates held after July 5th, 2021. HNA Volunteers have put together a comprehensive guide on applying for a block party permit, hosting, and getting neighbors involved. Below is our free guide to help you navigate your way to a fun and safe celebration with your neighbors.
La ciudad de Chicago está permitiendo que se aprueben permisos para fiestas en el vecindario para fechas posteriores al 5 de julio de 2021. Los voluntarios de HNA han elaborado una guía completa sobre cómo solicitar un permiso para fiestas en el vecindario, hospedaje y participación de los vecinos. A continuación se muestra nuestra guía gratuita para ayudarlo a navegar hacia una celebración divertida y segura con sus vecinos.
The volunteers of the HNA created this presentation for you to better understand how block parties in Chicago work. We thank them for their time and energy they give to the Hermosa community.
Los voluntarios de la HNA crearon esta presentación para que usted comprenda mejor cómo funcionan las fiestas de barrio en Chicago. Les agradecemos el tiempo y la energía que brindan a la comunidad de Hermosa.
To Volunteer: ourhermosa.org/volunteer
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.
If you need help with the application, you can call your, visit or email your Alderperson’s office.
Block Party Permit Application Form (required for all wards)
Generic Petition Form to collect neighbor signatures (coming soon)
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.
