block party

noun

1. an outdoor festival, usually held in a closed-off city street, often to raise money for a local organization or for a block association.

Example Sentences

And as early voting began in Nevada, Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois was in the state, rallying with union members and attending a block party in support of abortion rights.

From New York Times

Ysabel Jurado marched into the Highland Park hipster bar Block Party on election night dressed to impress her cheering supporters.

From Los Angeles Times

I had no chance: the Block Party crowd swarmed her.

From Los Angeles Times

I said it would be cool if the Sheriff’s Department blocked off Atlantic, but only if it allowed people to take it over, a la a block party.

From Los Angeles Times

In Los Angeles County, most cities require at least one person to fill out a block party application, apply for a permit from the city and get special-event insurance.

From Los Angeles Times