Organising a street party | Street parties

Street parties are a great opportunity for communities to come together on national occasions. They are usually organised by groups of residents who get together and make arrangements to celebrate with their neighbours.

The main differences between a small street party and other public events are listed below.

Street parties	Other public events
for residents and neighbours only publicity only to residents in a quiet residential road or street self-organised no formal risk assessment needed no licences normally necessary unless the sale of alcohol is involved	anyone can attend external publicity, such as in newspapers in buildings, parks and open spaces professional skilled organisers risk assessment common licence usually needed

How to organise a street party

Organising a street party just for residents and neighbours is very simple and doesn't need a licence. Complete the form below and email it to the address shown.

Street party application form (DOCX 331.91KB)

We advise that you plan early, share jobs amongst residents, and send us your form 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

Go to the Streets Alive website and The Big Lunch website for helpful tips, advice and support on organising a successful event.

You should also read our advice on keeping it simple, which covers road closures, insurance, risk assessments and licences.