Street parties
Overview
Street parties are a great opportunity to meet your neighbours. We encourage residents to hold them, so we don't charge any fees to close your road.
We want to ensure that street parties are safe and legal, so you must apply for permission and read our guidance.
Download the street party guidance notes before you apply.
Download a template consultation letter to residents.
Apply to have your road closed for a street party
Make sure you upload a copy of your consultation letter with the application.
You must apply 6 weeks before the requested closure.
We will notify you in writing if the application is successful.
Key dates
VE Day
VE Day takes place on Thursday 8 May 2025. You must submit applications by Friday 11 April 2025 for street parties on:
- Saturday 3 May
- Sunday 4 May
- Saturday 10 May
- Sunday 11 May
The Big Lunch
The Big Lunch will take place on Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June 2025. Street party applications must be submitted by Monday 28 April 2025.
Roads that cannot be closed for a street party
We cannot close:
- roads on a bus route
- major roads
- roads that, if closed, would need significant diversion or a lot of traffic management equipment
Contact the events team
You can:
- email events@southwark.gov.uk
- call 020 7525 2000