PLAY PODCASTS
Your Guide to Throwing a Chicago Block Party

Your Guide to Throwing a Chicago Block Party

City Cast Chicago

July 19, 202319m 33s

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (pdst.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

While music and street fests get most of the Summertime Chi hype, neighborhood block parties are probably the real unsung heroes. Already, hundreds have taken place, bringing BBQs, bounce houses, and casper slides to neighborhoods across the city. So what goes into putting on a block party? Host Jacoby Cochran sits down with Newsletter Editor Sidney Madden to find out. Sidney recently interviewed Ashley Rayner and Joel Simon, who have both coordinated block parties in their neighborhoods. And if those names sound familiar, it's because they gave us neighborhood guides in Beverly and Lakeview!  


You can find out more about block party permits and how to submit a request here


Illinoisans who used Instagram in the last 8 years could be eligible for $$. Submit a claim now! 


Check out the full schedule for dance performances in parks across Chicago.


Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter


Follow us @citycastchicago


You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246


Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE