Street Party Ideas: How to Organise One in the UK
A street party brings a whole road together, and it's easier to organise than you'd think.
Here's how to do it, from asking the council to the last game of the day.
Getting started
- Talk to neighbours and find a few helpers.
- Contact your local council; most need notice to close a road, often several weeks.
- Pick a date and a rain date.
- Put a note through every door.
Food and drink
- Ask each household to bring a dish.
- Set up a shared table.
- Have a cake competition.
- Provide water for kids and pets.
Games and activities
- Street party games. View guide
- Tug of war
- Egg and spoon race
- Face painting
- A raffle
- Music
Decorations
- Bunting across the road
- Balloons on gates
- Tablecloths on borrowed tables
- Chalk drawings on the road
Key things to remember
- Check your council's rules on road closure and insurance.
- Plan the clean-up as part of the day.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need permission for a street party?
If you're closing a road, yes; contact your council well in advance.
How do you organise a street party?
Get neighbours on board, apply to the council, ask everyone to bring a dish, and plan games.
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