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CITY ’ S NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY TRAILER AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATIONS

Already planning your next neighborhood gathering ? The City of Arlington Block Party Trailer is filled with picnic tables , ice chests , games and other party needs for free for your upcoming neighborhood event . connect and come to care for each other as well as for the overall health and vibrancy of their neighborhoods ,” said Cynthia Cruz , Office of Strategic Initiatives principal planner .
The goal of the Block Party Trailer is to increase community engagement within neighborhoods throughout The American Dream City by providing a fun way for neighbors to get together . The trailer , available for free to neighborhoods , contains picnic tables , folding tables , chairs , water coolers , ice chests , trash and recycling cans , games , street barricades , cones and more .
“ Block parties are a great way for neighbors to meet in a casual , fun setting . We love to see our Arlington families
Eligible neighborhood groups wanting to reserve the trailer must submit an application at least seven days before their scheduled event . If approved , the trailer will be dropped off the Friday before the party and picked up the Monday after .
The Block Party Trailer , which launched in 2016 , aligns with the City Council priorities to Support Youth and Families , and to Champion Great Neighborhoods .