Old Ottawa South

Block Parties: A Great Way to Build a Community

Have you ever walked past a street that was closed to traffic and full of people having a good time, eating delicious-looking food, chatting with neigbours, maybe a live band playing, and wished you could join it? They're having a block party, sometimes called a street party, and it's a great way to build "that community feeling". Your neighbourhood can hold your own, too, and it's not that difficult—if you've got a guide! Guy Souliere, with help from the folks on Hopewell Avenue, have prepared ...