block party
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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At an annual block party, they jumped around in a bouncy house and climbed into the local firetruck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“I do understand that Eric was attempting to deescalate a conflict during the holiday block party with children and families,” Gipson wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
On Thursday, tenants and organizers gathered outside the theater at the New York City College of Technology for a block party, but not just any block party.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
This was Front Royal's "block party", a neighbourhood celebration, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
The block party is something we've been putting together for the last couple of years, ever since Mama became the one-woman planning committee of the block association.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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