Guidance

Your guide to organising a street party

This guide provides practical advice for anyone looking to hold a street party.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 21 December 2011
• Last updated: 23 February 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Your guide to organising a street party

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Application form for a street party

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Details

This guide provides information on road closures, charges, playing music, insurance and fund raising – alongside links to organisations who offer further support. It also addresses some of the popular myths surrounding street parties.

You can use the application form to let your local council know about your plans and apply for a road closure. Alternatively you can look for guidance on your council’s own website.

Published 21 December 2011
Last updated 23 February 2023 + show all updates

1. 23 February 2023

   Updated guidance with up-to-date links.

2. 4 October 2021

   Updated street party myths, facts and links alongside new links to covid secure guidance.

3. 27 February 2018

   Updated the guide.

4. 15 January 2016

   Added updated guidance.

5. 17 March 2015

   Revised for 70th anniversary of VE Day.

6. 18 January 2014

   Updated myth-busting information.

7. 21 December 2011

   First published.