Cool kt, with supplies for keeping cool.
Boston has started a pilot program to lend out block-party starter kits to residents on streets organized enough to throw themselves a party.
In fact, the city has two kits available, a "game kit" with jump ropes, hula hoops, a "Goodminton game," and a Slam Ball set, and a "cool kit" with water balloons, bubbles, water hoses and a "Splash Tower." Both come with sidewalk chalk, signs and bubble wands.
To get one or both of the kits, you have to apply for a block-party permit first.
Food and drinks not included.
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Just a trip to NH border and
By anon
Tue, 07/19/2022 - 12:44pm
Just a trip to NH border and we are all set.
What, no steel-tipped lawn darts? These
By MC Slim JB
Tue, 07/19/2022 - 3:16pm
games have no stakes! If you don't risk maiming or death, what's the point?
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By Dave
Tue, 07/19/2022 - 4:38pm
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Tito has other plans for block parties
By Friartuck
Tue, 07/19/2022 - 4:14pm
And exactly how tiny are those football, basketball and soccer balls? They appear to be stocking staffers for 4 year olds
In case anyone else is curious...
By Kaz
Tue, 07/19/2022 - 4:22pm
A "Splash Tower" is like a reverse dunk tank. It suspends a bucket of water over your head and people try to hit a target to tip the bucket onto you.
I love the idea but am
By Matt Frank
Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:31pm
I love the idea but am curious about the durability of these items I see. How many times can they be loaned out before they are in rough shape ? Overall it's a good idea though
Cheapskate
By johnmcboston
Mon, 07/25/2022 - 10:23am
Indeed - how many block parties are there that the city can't just give these out this year?
Curious what a block party permit entails. We close off a small side street, and it takes 3 days and at least 8 in-person visits to get all the permits needed, the city is so insane.
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