Delightful Chaos!: Block Party 2008

When we moved into our building almost a year ago, all we heard about was how great the block parties were on our street. Since block parties in our neighborhood only happen once a year, we had to wait quite awhile to see how great it was for ourselves. Well, the block party was a couple of weeks ago, and I have to say it was one fantastic party that went on all day & late into the night!

Typical block parties in Park Slope involve the street being blocked off from traffic and parking, the kids ride their bikes or scooters in the street and some families have stoop sales (a version of a yard sale or garage sale, but since most people don't have either front yards or garages they're called stoop sales). Well, people on our block went above and beyond in planning the activities for our party.

Not only did the kids get to ride bikes and scooters, but there were also two jumpy air castle things - one for the little kids and one for older kids. There was face painting, art activities and games to play throughout the day. We also got to enjoy free snow cones, cotton candy, hot dogs and ice cream (not all at once of course!) A fire truck and police car came for the kids to climb in and check out which was so much fun for Beck! That night they had a DJ playing music and everyone was dancing. Our neighbors had friends and family over and enjoyed their dinner outside near the action. It was so much fun for everyone!