Any person or persons who wish to close or block a City street in their own neighborhood for the purpose of holding a block party or other gathering of neighbors is required to obtain a Block Party Permit at least two weeks prior to the event. The sale of admission tickets, food, or beverages or any other fee charged to participate in the party is strictly prohibited.
To apply for a permit, interested parties should submit a request in writing to the Community Development Department, stating the date, starting and ending time, a telephone number of the person organizing the event, and the location, including all affected addresses. The Department has the right to modify the time or nature of the application or to deny the application outright if it does not meet all applicable rules and regulations.
For more information or to apply for a Block Party Permit, visit the Permits and Licenses Office located in Room 101 at City Hall, 1700 West 162nd Street in Gardena between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. For additional information, click here to visit the City’s website or call (310) 217-6191.