If you want to close off your street and throw a good, old fashioned, knock down, drag out, rock n roll party in the street, you totally can. There are rules though.<\/p>\n
You can’t just throw up a barricade and go nuts, the city of El Paso has a few hoops for you to jump through before your festivities can commence. First, as usual here in El Paso, it’s going to cost you some money. The minimum is $137 for the permit application.<\/p>\n
So, after you pay to have your party, then you have to pay again if there’s a road closure involved. There could be a few other fees depending on what exactly you’re doing, whether there’s food and\/or alcohol, etc. You also need insurance.<\/p>\n
I’m not having one. It’s already too complicated but if you’re game, here’s what you need to do.<\/p>\n
Block Parties In El Paso<\/p>\n
First, you have to apply for a permit. You can do that up to 1 year in advance but no less than 30 days before the event. That’s the $137.00 fee I mentioned before.<\/p>\n
Anybody whose property abuts or is affected by your party has to give you written permission. (There’s a special form<\/a> for that.) You also have to present the city with a site map and your plans for traffic control.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Downtown Street Fest Memories<\/a><\/p>\n