Having a Block Party?

• Public streets and facilities within the Town of Herndon area available for community events, such as parades, foot races, block parties and bicycle races. Organizers of these events need to contact the Town Manager for their requirements.

• Applications for road-way use permits must be turned in by mail or delivery at least 30 days prior to the scheduled event. Traffic disruption, participant safety, emergency vehicle access, availability of police resources, and other factors will affect the application’s approval or disapproval. If a street or cul-de-sac is being used at least one lane must remain open for emergency vehicle access.

• Verbal approval may be granted for planning purposes, but applicants will receive an approved or disapproved application within 10 days of their submission. If an event is canceled or postponed, organizers should contact the Department of Public Works director at public.works@herndon-va.gov as early as possible.

• A noise permit or letter from the town manager is required if sound equipment will be used at a block party.

• If costs are incurred by the town (police or public works) an estimate of the cost will be provided to the organizer. A bill for actual costs will be sent to the organizers for reimbursement.

• Application approval does not relieve the organizers of the event of civil or criminal liability as a result of an accident, injury or negligence.

• The Virginia ABC Board must be contacted by the event organizers if alcohol is to be served.

• For a road-way use contact Darlene Thompson, assistant to the town manager at mailing address: PO Box 427, Herndon, VA 20172; hand-delivery address Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn St. Suite 105, Herndon, VA 20171. You can also call 703-787-7367 or email darlene.thompson@herndon-va.gov.

• Visit www.herndon-va.gov for more information on block parties and permits.