How to Use block party in a Sentence

block party

noun
  • Matas Buzelis had a block party.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Loons host a block party on May 20.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The hijacked space will then turn into a block party for the launch at night.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The first 500 people at the block party will get a tote bag, too.
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Ramona Rodeo queens held their own contest at the block party.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Find out what your city requires for a block party and how to get permission to close off the street.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Match days inside of the Oval are part sports event, part concert, part block party.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Hundreds of cities across the country are expected to host block parties as part of the event.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • The block party will include DJs, street bars, taco stations and luchadores.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But this wasn't an average block party celebration for this small town.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Just last year, 21 people were shot during a block party barely a mile from the Haven.
    — John Carlisle, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
  • The shooting appeared to be the result of a block party near the prison where two rivals — or rival gangs — took part in a shootout.
    — Tom Winter, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
  • The restaurant was also known for its seasonal block parties held outside on its patio.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Neighborhoods have listservs and block parties.
    — Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
  • This block party hosted by The Fade Room barber shop is all about giving back.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The block party is free, but people who want to attend must RSVP.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The names of this year’s Ramona Rodeo ambassadors were announced at the block party.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
  • But there were also neighbors who looked out for one another and every year a block party that brought us all together.
    — Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 22 Mar. 2026
  • So Rey and Ismael and their band played their first gig, a spontaneous Catholic block party.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • This isn't the first time Airbnb has attempted to block parties during holidays.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Mamdani's team anticipate tens of thousands of people will be able to attend the block party.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Then, this unassuming West Village hotspot turns into a block party.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
  • Some of the event highlights include a block party, esports competitions, and a cosplay game show.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Some of the event highlights include a block party, esports competitions, and a cosplay game show.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Looking ahead Beyond the food and music, organizers hope the block party sets the tone for the months ahead.
    — April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • While the block party was still being set up, some of the Valkyrie's team members were arriving extra early.
    — Amanda Hari, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Upon arrival, deputies encountered a large block party and began efforts to disperse the crowd.
    — Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
  • The block party saw many children and families who played with soccer balls and nets provided for some leisurely matches.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Day also entails a community workshop and a block party.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The following year, the block parties looked to be following a similar pattern.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 June 2026

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