block party
noun
: an outdoor public party put on by the residents of a city block or neighborhood
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In Chris Perez’s photographs of a Harlem block party, a warm flash imbues roadside card games and riverside dancing with the glow and zip of a disco. 
The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2022 The festival’s packed schedule features not only the famous Mayor’s Cup Race but parades, a block party, and an annual fireworks show on Saturday night. BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Guests trickled out and rejoined the block party, which now included several squad cars and more police officers trying to disperse the crowd. John Ortved, New York Times, 20 July 2022 Additional events for the Centennial Celebration include a block party, a Step Show, a 5K run/walk and the Rhoer Debutant Showcase. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2022 According to CBS News, he was arrested as a result of a weapons complaint, in which officers arrived on the scene of a block party and Cox, an ex-felon, possessed a firearm illegally. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 30 June 2022 New Kids on the Block are having a sort of ‘80s block party for two nights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, bringing along En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa and Rick Astley. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2022 Hosted by the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce, the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival is a three-day event featuring a block party, an art exhibition and interactive art installation, morning wellness experiences, musical performances and more. Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 16 June 2022 Community members organized fundraising efforts, including a block party, social media campaigns and an art show — in which Taylor, who enjoys painting, sold some of her artwork. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 13 June 2022 See More
The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2022 The festival’s packed schedule features not only the famous Mayor’s Cup Race but parades, a block party, and an annual fireworks show on Saturday night. BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Guests trickled out and rejoined the block party, which now included several squad cars and more police officers trying to disperse the crowd. John Ortved, New York Times, 20 July 2022 Additional events for the Centennial Celebration include a block party, a Step Show, a 5K run/walk and the Rhoer Debutant Showcase. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2022 According to CBS News, he was arrested as a result of a weapons complaint, in which officers arrived on the scene of a block party and Cox, an ex-felon, possessed a firearm illegally. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 30 June 2022 New Kids on the Block are having a sort of ‘80s block party for two nights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, bringing along En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa and Rick Astley. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2022 Hosted by the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce, the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival is a three-day event featuring a block party, an art exhibition and interactive art installation, morning wellness experiences, musical performances and more. Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 16 June 2022 Community members organized fundraising efforts, including a block party, social media campaigns and an art show — in which Taylor, who enjoys painting, sold some of her artwork. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 13 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above