Block events

Block events require a permit.

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Commercial block events

We require a permit for block events in business districts.

Residential block events

We require a permit for any event that closes a residential street or alley.

National Night Out events

Register your National Night Out event, whether or not you plan to close a street.

Non-profit organization events

All non-profit block event requests must be reviewed by Business Licenses.

Definition

An event:

  • Is a temporary gathering of people in a street or alley.
  • Requires a permit, whether it is a large or small public event. A large event is for 2,500 or more people.
people gathered at block event

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Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email Business Licenses

Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building 
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

 

Minneapolis 311

 
 

Email Minneapolis 311

 
 

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

TTY

612-263-6850

 

Office hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday