Host a National Night Out Block Party

Step 1.Check your eligibility

Is your neighborhood or church in the City of Orlando?

Verify your address

If you live outside our jurisdiction, check with your local police department for their National Night Out plans. 

Step 2.Gather your information

• What is the address of your Block Party? 
• What time will your party start and end? Most parties will start at 5 p.m.
• How many neighbors and blocks will you invite?
• Who is on your Planning Committee? Will you be the point of contact?
• Do you have a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain?
• Will you have sponsors?
• How do you plan to use the block party to educate your neighbors about safety and crime prevention?

Step 3.Decide if you want to enter the theme contest

If you participate in the theme contest, you are eligible for cash prizes.

You will be judged on the description of your theme ideas and how it promotes crime prevention. We encourage you to include your party flyers and any other images that help paint a picture of your party.

You will be able to attach your theme contest entry to your NNO Block Party application.

See Our Judging Criteria

Step 4.Submit your application online

Register Your Neighborhood Block Party

Register Your Church Block Party

Step 5.We will contact you

We will follow up with you within two business days and guide you towards your next steps.

Step 6.Apply for a street closure permit by August 28

Street closures and blockades are free. You do not need to close your street to have a successful block party.

Apply for a Street Closure Permit

Step 7.Host your planning meetings

Starting your planning early will allow you to get more people and local businesses involved.

Step 8.Pick up your NNO Party Package at OPD Headquarters

National Night Out Party Packages include a NNO banner, NNO t-shirts and other party supplies. Registered NNO Party Coordinators will receive their party packages in mid-September.

Step 9.Host your NNO Block Party