BLOCKPARTY
Block party
A block party or street party is a large public party in which many members of a single neighborhood congregate, either to observe an event of some importance or simply for mutual enjoyment. The name comes from the form of the party, which often involves closing an entire city block to vehicle traffic. Many times, there will be a celebration in the form of playing music and dance and activities like pony rides, inflatable slides, pop corn machines and BBQs. Block parties gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s. Block parties were often held outdoors and power for the DJ's sound system was taken illegally from street lights, as ...The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Block party
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block party
Noun
- A festive event held in the street of a city block.
- A game during which a single player blocks the shots of many other players.
- Charles Barkley: Dwight Howard's having a block party.
- Kenny Smith: Who's invited?
- Charles Barkley: Everybody.
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