LaPorte County, IN Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)

76, grouped with the parade-permit rule in Chapter 37's Permit Fees subchapter, targets any event that shuts down a county street rather than parades specifically. Subsection (A)(1) names any block party, neighborhood picnic, or similar event which necessitates the closing of a street and makes it unlawful to organize or participate in one without first securing a permit from the Board of Commissioners. Subsection (A)(2) closes an obvious loophole by stating plainly that the requirement applies to all persons and groups, including non-profit organizations, so a homeowners' association, church group, or charity cannot skip the permit process on the theory that it is not a commercial or for-profit organizer.

Subsection (B) sets the filing rule: the application must specify the details of the requested street closing and must be submitted at least 30 days before the event, the same 30-day window Chapter 37 uses for parade and rally permits. 99. Because the closing affects a county road, the Board of Commissioners coordinates the request with the County Highway Department for barricades, detour signage, and any needed traffic control before signing off on a residential street party.