Party On, Portland (POP)!
For the summer of 2023, Safe Blocks will register parties in Portland communities! These parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors, learn about cool stuff in your area, build up your community and celebrate in a safe environment. You can throw a party for all your friends’ pets, a marathon of all your favorite 80’s movies, a vegetarian chili cook-off, an all-ability dance party, and just about any other kind of event you want!
Safe, green, outdoor spaces are important to building safe, healthy communities. They give us places to rest, relax and connect to nature to get fresh air and sunshine. They provide free spaces for us to play sports, have a meal, bring pets, make music, get some exercise and just hang out! Closing our neighborhood streets for block parties allows us to build our own safe outdoor spaces.
POP! events in the City of Portland will take place between August 1 and August 14. If you have questions about the program call 971-235-9001 or email King Tran at King.Tran@portlandoregon.gov.
If you are looking to host an event with Night Out for Safety and Liberation, National Night Out, or another national organization, please register through those organizations.
Spread the Word
Download PDF fileParty On, Portland flyer1.16 MB
Find a Party Near You
Stay tuned for a list of parties happening around Portland. You can also check with your neighbors, community organizations, or neighborhood association to find a party near you!
POP Partners
When you register you can request a visit to your party from safety-related City of Portland programs like Portland Street Response, Park Rangers, Portland Police Bureau, Office of Violence Prevention, Portland Fire & Rescue, and more!
Related Bureau Resources
If you want to close a street or use a park, please apply for the permits at the following links:
The Portland Bureau of Transportation issues permits to close streets for block parties with neighbors.
The Portland Parks Bureau issues permits for holding events in public parks. You can apply for a park use permit here.
If you are a board member of a neighborhood association and would like to have your party in a City Park, please fill out this specific application: Party on Portland (smartsheet.com)