Denver, CO Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)

The City and County of Denver provides block party permits at no cost to residents for temporary closures of residential streets and alleys for neighborhood gatherings. Applications are submitted through DOTI and require signatures from approximately 75% of residents affected by the proposed street closure. Block parties are limited to residential streets and alleys, not arterial roads or commercial districts. The closure is typically limited to one day, usually on weekends. Applicants must ensure emergency vehicle access is maintained through the block. DOTI reviews applications to confirm the location is appropriate for temporary closure and coordinates with Denver Police, Fire, and Public Works as needed. Block party permits do not authorize the sale of alcohol, amplified music exceeding neighborhood noise standards, or commercial activity. Events with food sales require additional health permits. If amplified sound is planned, the event must comply with Denver's noise ordinance (Chapter 36 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code). No barricades or traffic control equipment is provided by the city; applicants must arrange their own appropriate barriers.