2007-04-13 12:24:40 · 24 answers · asked by DARMADAKO 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
Great question! I've never even been to one, but have certainly seen and read things about them. I live in a quiet development of single family homes. the kids play in the streets. It would be a great place to have an even like that. I won't how one could be organized? We aren't a co-op community, so no meetings or anything of that sort. Seems like it would be a wonderful way to meet neighbors and to just socialize and try different food and drink.
2007-04-14 06:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe people still have block parties. It just depends on the area you are in. Subdivisions which have a significant number of families with children close in age are probably more likely to have parties though. If you want to live somewhere where the neighbors have gatherings, I'd suggest considering the types of families you will be living around wherever you choose to move.
I personally just went home for Easter and we had a block party which was very interesting because of the families that attended, we were the only one that celebrated Easter. So there are definitely places they still exist, you just have to take a closer look at the area you are in or looking into.
2007-04-13 23:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by Kristin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In San Francisco we have Street Fairs;North Beach Fair, Polk Street Fair, Folsom Street Fair, Haight Street Fair just to name a few. A few blocks are closed off and vendors sell foor and art. Years ago we use to be able to call the Police and ask to close off the street for a party, but due to inflation, and gang crime the cost of hosting or having a community party is very expensive. The expense is Police, Alcholo License, clean up, and a few other things.
2007-04-13 19:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by altaeb2525 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That nimrod might poison me.
good question though
I ve got Mennonites across the street very into themselves,, A non residents (live in another city) to south of me, a retired cripple below me.. some welfare recipents to the north renters in the other 3 houses and a bipolar cowboy that can't read or write,, that make up my Block.
No one NO body Nothing has any thing in common.
YOU make me laugh.
2007-04-13 19:42:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't want the liability that comes with it. Especially when people from outside the "block" crash the party and really cause trouble. No one wants to be responsible for those who get intoxicated and then drive. Nor do people want to risk the possible violence that could occur if the wrong people come to enjoy the festivities.
2007-04-13 19:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live in a town with a population of 200,000 and on the small side-streets people still have block parties.
2007-04-13 19:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by Grayside 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most communities have turned into Homeowners Associations where you have to practically kiss every member's @ss to ask permission. And THEN,Heaven forbid you hang up some decoration or lamps of some kind that offends someone's religion or ethnic group opening yourself up to a lawsuit.
2007-04-13 19:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Partly people just don't socialize with their neighbors the way they used to. But also, all it takes is one or two people to object and you can't get a permit. And more often these days people that don't want to attend refuse to put up with it for the sake of others.
2007-04-13 20:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chicago's communities do. Even the block I live on. I'm never invited though. I wonder why.
2007-04-13 19:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by sean1201 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think a lot of people just don't socialize with their neighbors that much to want to party with them.
2007-04-19 16:26:53 · answer #10 · answered by jacaueline p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋