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

Parker Municipal Code Section 10.08.010 defines a block party as any gathering of ten or more people in the public right-of-way of a residential neighborhood for a picnic, party, celebration or similar event, where safety can be handled with barricades or other street-closure equipment. Because the Chapter's definition of community event expressly includes block parties, Section 10.08.020 makes it unlawful to conduct one, or to knowingly take part in one, without first getting a permit from the Town Administrator or a designee. The application form is set by the Town Administrator under Section 10.08.050, which also lets the Administrator charge a reasonable fee that recovers the Town's costs of processing it.

Under Section 10.08.060, the Administrator or designee must deny an application if the event would create a safety hazard, unreasonably disrupt traffic or pedestrian and bicycle movement, tie up so many police officers that the rest of Town loses reasonable protection, conflict with an already-permitted event, or substantially disrupt residents' quiet enjoyment of their property. Section 10.08.070 requires an issued permit to spell out the type of event, start and disbanding times, and the route or location, along with any conditions South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, Tri-County Health or other reviewing agencies attach.

A denial can be appealed in writing to the Town Clerk within five days under Section 10.08.080, with the Town Council hearing the appeal at its next meeting, and that appeal is a required step before going to court. The Administrator can also summarily revoke a permit under Section 10.08.090 during a disaster, riot or other emergency that threatens public safety.