The Block Party thing

So we are being invited to a few friend's block parties..

The one that is thrown on our block is pretty cheesy so we never bother attending....

But we are thinking of going to a few that we were invited too...


So...what do you actually do at the avg block party?

What do you wear?

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first bring lawn chairs- you pretty much sit on the driveway, put some tables out, everyone at each house makes food and puts it out on tables, along with beers and cocktails, then you sit around and there is usually a d.j.

its like a bbq, but instad of being in a backyard, you are in the front yard and you chat with differnt neighbors and socialize etc.

the street is usually closed off

as for what ot wear- casual is the word - shorts, flip flops

Message edited 7/15/2006 11:08:18 AM.

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I have one today....all I plan on doing there is eating and drinking!!!!

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I love block parties, and havent been to one in a few years...

Im usually dancing if theres a DJ- playing whatever silly games are going on, relaxing, and DEF. EATING

Denim capris and a nice top- followed along by flip flops is usually what I would wear..

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I've only been to a couple and they were boring and cheesy. We are invited to one next weekend and I'm like about going. All you really do is sit around and eat and the DJ plays music that is mainly for kids (at least the ones I've been to). The concept is good but I've yet to go to one that turned out fun.

ETA: As for what to wear - definitely super casual - capris and flip flops with a cute top.

Sometimes people put up volleyball nets or get a kickball or frisbee game going so you might want to keep a pair of sneakers in the car if you are so inclined to participate.

Message edited 7/15/2006 11:45:05 AM.

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thanks girls

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so i guess the paten leather peeps should stay home

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Very casual dress because it's usually hot. Definately bring chairs.

Mostly you just hang out. Some get DJ's and those big bouncy things for the kids. It's a lot of fun. Good eats!!!

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Posted by Redhead

so i guess the paten leather peeps should stay home

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Posted by BabyAvocado

Posted by Redhead

so i guess the paten leather peeps should stay home

Well I don't know about that... I would take any excuse to wear those! Bring the flip flops though cause those hurt your feet!

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Long Beach= block parties...... lots of people drinking eating dancing, drinking-Dj's Reggae bands.. and then they coming sh$tfaced to the bar..

Lucky me...

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We're having a block party next month. When we first moved here we missed it cuz we were on our honeymoon. We haven't had one since. I'm kinda looking foward to it!

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Well the one last night was ok....

DEF should have listened the part where you all sid bring chairs



But it was nice

have another next week

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wear as little as possible. it's always HOT at the one's I go to.

IMO, they're pretty boring. all people do is sit around at tables in the street or driveways and BBQ and drink beers. that's fun and all, but after 2 hours it's enough for me. definitely not an all day thing.

the one my friend has hires a DJ, which is cool. sometimes they play games for the kids.

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yep pretty much sitting around and drinking, eating and playing games which is cool.,my friend has a great pool so we end up in the pool once the sun goes down and chill with some drinks.

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Yeah..they seem to be more for the kids these days but they are always a good excuse to just hang out and have a good time over the summer.

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Definately bring chairs ---

In my experience it's just a casual thing --- you hang around in the front yard watching people and do a lot of drinking. The one that we go every year to you see a lot of beer pong and people doing shots from carved ice. But I've been to other ones that are more family oriented as well.

I've always just wore capris and a t-shirt to them, they are very casual.

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I've never been to a BP as an adult. I always thought they were more for kids. We haven;t had one in a long time, because most of the kids on the block grew up (lot of kids around my age) and there aren't that many younger kids anymore