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Kitsilano Car-Free Block Parties Day: June 14, 2009

In 2008, Kitsilano held its first-ever Car-Free Block Parties Day to an overwhelming response - 20 block parties! This year we hope to double that number, and we need your help.

If you are interested in hosting a party on your block, go here to find out how.  It’s easy, and we’ll help you get it off the ground!

Better yet, meet us at the Kitsilano Farmers Market Sunday June 7th and we’ll walk you through the whole process (at Kits Community Centre).

Block parties are as individual as the people who host them, and everyone  enjoys that car-free feeling when they get together with other neighbours and celebrate in the street.

For information on fun party activities, as well as tips to make sure your block party runs smoothly, download the party toolkit or get in touch with us directly:  kitsilano@carfreevancouver.org or call Mel Lehan at 604.731.0599.

You don’t have to live in a block of single family homes to host or take part in a block party. People in apartment towers, townhouses and condos have them too!

We’re looking forward to seeing you again on June 14th!

Kitsilano Blog

Block parties day different from other car-free events

As the goal of hosting block parties is getting to know your neighbours on your block, the majority of parties will not be for the general public unless noted. Each block in Kits creates its own party rather than organizers holding one big party for the entire community, as is done at the other car-free [...]

Kits Block Parties in the news

If you’re interested in hosting a block party and want to get a flavour of what they’re all about, have a look at a couple of articles describing last year’s event from the Vancouver Courier here and the Vancouver Sun here. Still lots of time to sign up!

Kitsilano Block Party Workshop this Sunday, May 3rd from 11 to 12:300

Greetings to all block party hosts, potential hosts, and volunteers!
We would love you to come out to our 2009 workshop, being held at SPEC (2150 Maple St.) between 11 and 12:30 this Sunday, May 3rd. It will be a great chance for everyone to share stories from the 2008 event and also introduce newcomers to [...]

Host a Block Party in Kits

Yes, you can host your own neighbourhood block party on June 14th.  It’s easy!  Here is everything you need to do:
Step 1: Check out the map below showing Block Parties for 2009.  If there’s a party already planned for your block, send us an email at kitsilano@carfreevancouver.org or call Mel at 604.731.0599 and we’ll put [...]

Building Community One Block at a Time

We hope you will see your Car Free Vancouver block party as a launch pad for building stronger and richer ties to your community. Here is an excellent general resource on how to start that process, and below are links to other organizations, networks and resources that you can draw on in the Kitsilano area.
The [...]