In accordance with Manhattan Beach Municipal Code 4.20, any person or group requesting closure of any street or part of a street to vehicular traffic must apply for a block party permit.

Procedures for obtaining a Block Party permit:
1.  Complete application through Citizen Self Service (CSS) Online Permitting Portal

2.  Obtain the necessary proof of insurance. Applicant may submit his/her own homeowners insurance provided it has a minimum $1 million coverage and the City of Manhattan Beach is named as “additionally insured” on the insurance policy. If submitting homeowners insurance, please request and fill out the “insurance endorsement form #1.”  All personal insurance is subject to review and approval of the Risk Manager.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not offer special events insurance, but can recommend Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, which provides General Liability insurance coverage through Sparta Insurance Programs for special events.  Visit the Sparta Insurance Programs website or call (800) 420-0555 for more information about their services.  If you have questions regarding insurance you may contact the City's Risk Manager at (310) 802-5257. 

3. If amplified sound is going to be used at the party, a separate amplified sound permit must be obtained and filed with the application for block party permit. The fee for the amplified sound permit is $188.49 (includes permit and technology fee).

4. The fee for the block party permit is $93.50 (includes permit, Barricade Rental from the Public Works Department, and technology fee). Fee is non-refundable.  

5. Submit all relevant forms. A copy of the driver's license of the responsible party is also requested to be submitted at the time of application.

If you have any questions, please contact the Police Administrative Clerk by phone at (310) 802-5160 or by e-mail.