National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5, 2025. To close a street, apply for a free block party permit by July 21. All events should register by August 3.
Register to host a neighborhood gathering at your home or a block party to build community and connect with City staff on National Night Out.
You can host a potluck, a cookout, or a casual meet-and-greet.
By registering your August 5 event with the City, you’ll be able to request visits from City staff. The location will also be added to a citywide map, which allows neighbors you don’t know to come meet you and others.
If you’d like to also close down your street for a block party, you’ll need to apply by July 21 for a permit – a form which outlines requirements to keep neighborhood peace. (We’ve waived the usual $15 fee for the evening of August 5.)
National Night Out is a nationwide initiative aimed at fostering and strengthening relationships among neighbors. Building community makes us safer.
If you’re planning a block party with a street closure, apply for a free block party permit by July 21. Whether you are seeking a street closure or just hosting a neighborhood gathering, all events need to register by August 3.
Submit block party permits by July 21
If you want to close your street for a National Night Out gathering, email the completed Block Party Permit Application to transportation@berkeleyca.gov by July 21.
We will let you know whether your application is approved by July 25. Upon approval, you’ll be able to pick up your street closure signs the following week from the City’s Corporation Yard in West Berkeley.
Register your event by August 3
To host a gathering, ice social, neighborhood BBQ off street, register your event by August 3.
Plan your event for any time between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Tuesday, August 5. Don't worry about the size of the event. Whether it's just a few neighbors or 50 people, all event sizes are welcome.
When registering, you can request the presence of City staff, Police, Fire, and the Office of Emergency Services. We do our best to have staff visit every event.
Berkeley's National Night Out program is organized by the Berkeley Police Department’s Community Services Bureau with assistance from a variety of other departments, including Public Works.
Invite neighbors. Propose a potluck. Host a block party.
Register by July 21 for a free block party permit and register by August 3 for any National Night Out gathering. Meet your neighbors and City staff on August 5.
Links
- Block Party Application (due July 21)
- Register your National Night Out Event (due August 3)
- National Night Out Video 2024
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