Want to get to know your neighbours better? The quickest (and most fun!) way to round up your road is to host a street party. Whether you want to celebrate a national holiday, bank holiday weekend or a spontaneous sunshine-filled Saturday, we’ve got a ton of street party ideas and breaking-the-ice inspo to get you mingling on a first name basis.
How to plan a street party: Do’s & Don’ts
You’ve decided to organise a shindig to end all shindigs. Before you start posting out the invites, ensure your party can go ahead without a hitch (or fine!) by following these guidelines.
DO apply for permission from your local council beforehand if you want to close your road/s. If you want to have an impromptu street meet party, you can do so without permission if you host it on private property (eg your driveway or front garden).
DO start planning your street party 2-3 months in advance if you require permissions, as some councils require a lengthy notice period. Check with your local council for more information and application forms.
DO get all your neighbours involved to bring a sense of community spirit to your party.
DON’T open up your party to more than a couple of nearby streets and residents, as additional permits and insurance may be required as it will be classed as a public event (and not a private street party).
DON’T forget to tell all your neighbours and pop an invite through their letterbox or set up a group chat.
DON’T sell alcohol or play loud music, without securing the right paperwork (you’ll need to apply for a temporary events notice).
Street party food & drink ideas
When it comes to the food – anything goes! If you want to keep things simple (and minimise prep time) then go for crowd-pleasing finger food. Perfect for tucking into while chit-chatting, platters of burgers, pizzas and finger sandwiches are sure to go down a treat. And you can easily satisfy their sweet tooth with selection boxes of choccies, biscuits and sweets.
Or you can get your neighbours involved with the food spread by asking them to bring their favourite dish (see: American potluck parties!). Sure, you might end up with a mismatched buffet, but it’s a great way to spark conversations.
As for the drinks, throw your favourite cans of fizzy into an ice box cooler and let everyone help themselves. Or if you want to think outside the box, mix up a refreshing fruit punch. As for alcohol, it doesn’t have to be off limits – you can serve it, but not sell it, without requesting permission.
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Street party activity & game ideas
Perfect for creating a buzz and keeping the kids busy, having a few games and activities on offer at your street party can make all the difference. Our faves include:
Face painting
Giant noughts and crosses
Egg and spoon race
Treasure hunt
Arts and crafts table
Cupcake/biscuit decorating
Limbo
Street party essentials
So, you know how to plan a street party, what to eat and drink and what games to play, but don’t forget some of these street party essentials, perfect if you’re just rocking up to a neighbourhood shindig!
To complement the yummy food and drink you’ll be having, bring your own eco-friendly straws and refillable water bottle to save plastic waste. To keep any furry friends happy, don’t forget a bowl and some delicious treats!
Hopefully the sun is shining for your street party. Keep your makeup in place with some setting spray and don’t forget the SPF! As the Great British weather is very temperamental, we suggest bringing an umbrella – just in case…
And that’s it! You are officially street party ready! Stock up on all the essentials at Savers and enjoy getting to know your neighbours.
Street party ideas
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Want to get to know your neighbours better? The quickest (and most fun!) way to round up your road is to host a street party. Whether you want to celebrate a national holiday, bank holiday weekend or a spontaneous sunshine-filled Saturday, we’ve got a ton of street party ideas and breaking-the-ice inspo to get you mingling on a first name basis.
How to plan a street party: Do’s & Don’ts
You’ve decided to organise a shindig to end all shindigs. Before you start posting out the invites, ensure your party can go ahead without a hitch (or fine!) by following these guidelines.
Street party food & drink ideas
When it comes to the food – anything goes! If you want to keep things simple (and minimise prep time) then go for crowd-pleasing finger food. Perfect for tucking into while chit-chatting, platters of burgers, pizzas and finger sandwiches are sure to go down a treat. And you can easily satisfy their sweet tooth with selection boxes of choccies, biscuits and sweets.
Or you can get your neighbours involved with the food spread by asking them to bring their favourite dish (see: American potluck parties!). Sure, you might end up with a mismatched buffet, but it’s a great way to spark conversations.
As for the drinks, throw your favourite cans of fizzy into an ice box cooler and let everyone help themselves. Or if you want to think outside the box, mix up a refreshing fruit punch. As for alcohol, it doesn’t have to be off limits – you can serve it, but not sell it, without requesting permission.
Street party activity & game ideas
Perfect for creating a buzz and keeping the kids busy, having a few games and activities on offer at your street party can make all the difference. Our faves include:
Street party essentials
So, you know how to plan a street party, what to eat and drink and what games to play, but don’t forget some of these street party essentials, perfect if you’re just rocking up to a neighbourhood shindig!
To complement the yummy food and drink you’ll be having, bring your own eco-friendly straws and refillable water bottle to save plastic waste. To keep any furry friends happy, don’t forget a bowl and some delicious treats!
Hopefully the sun is shining for your street party. Keep your makeup in place with some setting spray and don’t forget the SPF! As the Great British weather is very temperamental, we suggest bringing an umbrella – just in case…
And that’s it! You are officially street party ready! Stock up on all the essentials at Savers and enjoy getting to know your neighbours.
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