Block party

Block Party is called in the U.S. a great celebration, during which many residents of a single neighborhood congregate to attend an important event. It is often celebrated with music and dance. Block parties were popular in the U.S. during the 1970s. They often took place outside and the electricity for the sound systems of the DJs was obtained illegally from the street lamps. A famous reference to this is found in the song " South Bronx " by KRS-One in the line:

" Power from a street light made ​​the place dark. But yo, They Did not care, THEY turned it out. "

In the suburbs of the United States block There are parties always on holidays such as the 4th of July or Labor Day. Sometimes the occasion is a specific topic such as "Welcome to the neighborhood " for a new family or a new movie. Block parties are often associated with barbecues, lawn games such as Simon Says and group dances like the Electric Slide, the Macarena or line dancing.

The Block Party is closely related to the Beach Party. The British equivalent is the Street Party, while in the German area, a neighborhood festival, village fete or street party has similar characteristics.

• Volksfest (United States)