Pelham, NY · Westchester County
Block Party Request Form
Pelham residents use this application to request approval to close a village street for a block party and provide event and neighborhood details.
What this form is
The Village of Pelham uses this application to review requests to close a street for a block party. The applicant must be a resident of the block, and the completed application must be submitted at least 10 days before the event. It asks for applicant and event details, street closure boundaries, and signatures on a separate hold harmless clause; food trucks or entertainment equipment require additional information.
Who needs it
A resident at least 21 years old who lives within the area of the street to be closed must apply for a Pelham block party permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says completed applications cannot be faxed or emailed and must be submitted at least 10 days before the party.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and residents sign the hold harmless clause.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Block Party Request Form and its rules and hold harmless clause.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and event details, including the date, rain date, times, expected attendance, and street closure boundaries.
- 3
Gather Signatures And Attachments
Collect signatures on the hold harmless clause. Include required food truck or entertainment equipment information if applicable.
- 4
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application at least 10 days before the party. Do not fax or email it.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Block Party Request Form?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application, and residents sign the hold harmless clause; neither section calls for a notary.
- How do I submit the Block Party Request Form?
- The form says completed applications cannot be faxed or emailed and must be submitted at least 10 days before the party. Check the city website for current submission details.
- Who can apply for a Pelham block party permit?
- The applicant must be at least 21 years old and a resident within the area of the street to be closed.
- What additional documents may be needed?
- Requests involving food trucks or entertainment equipment require additional information, such as liability certificates and waivers. Food trucks also require a county health permit and fire inspection copy.
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This Block Party Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pelham form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.