Right of Way Street Closure / Block Party Permit

A block party is a great way to build community and meet your neighbors and invest in your neighborhood!

Why Host a Block Party

Neighborhoods with active social connections often see higher levels of civic engagement and a stronger sense of shared pride in local parks and infrastructure.

• Enhanced Neighborhood Safety: When neighbors know each other by name, they are more likely to look out for one another’s property and notice unusual activity.
• Strengthened Community Ties: It’s the easiest way to welcome new residents and reconnect with long-time neighbors in a relaxed, fun environment.
• Resource Sharing: From finding a trusted local babysitter to discovering a great nearby contractor, block parties are the ultimate "local network."

To ensure the safety of all residents and emergency vehicle access, the City requires a Right of Way Street Closure Permit for any event that blocks a public roadway. This permit process ensures that our Police, Fire, and EMS departments know exactly where closures are located, keeping your guests and the rest of the city safe.

What You Need

All Right-of-Way Street Closure/Block Party Permit applications must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the event.

How to Apply

1. Review the Rules and Regulations for Street Closure.
2. Submit Your Application:

• Register with the city using the Customer Self Service (CSS) portal and apply for the Right of Way Street Closure/Block Party Permit, or,

• You can download and complete the application and email it to engineering@siouxfalls.gov,  or bring it to City Center at 231 N. Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. 

Application Checklist

To apply for this permit, you will need the following:

• Description of the event.
• Event Date(s)
• Start and end time(s) (not beyond 11:00 p.m.)
• A minimum of two (2) contacts other than the applicant.
• Approximate number to participate in the activity.
• Exact Street to be closed. The City does not provide barricades
• Start point to end point of the closure (intersections, block numbers, landmarks)
• Upload a sitemap of the closure location, identifying cross-streets and any relevant event features. The sitemap may be hand-drawn or basic in design.
• Description of activity to be carried on under this permit.

NOTICE: It is the responsibility of the permit applicant to ensure that all minors are accompanied by parents and/or guardians. Applicants may also be held responsible for any acts or omissions of minors in attendance.

If you have questions, please contact City Engineering at 605-367-8600 or engineering@siouxfalls.gov