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Block Party

Be the coolest neighbor in your 'hood—throw a fun, laid-back block party.
Eat
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Tomato and Orzo Salad
Cola Barbecue Ribs
Fruit Salad with Black Pepper Dressing
Caramel-Coconut Shortbread
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Drink
Watermelon Limeade
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Get the Party Sarted
CHECK LOCAL LAWS You may need a permit to throw a large outdoor party.
MAKE EYE-CATCHING FLYERS Post them on community boards to spread the word around the neighborhood.
RECRUIT NEIGHBORS Ask guests to bring and set up tables and chairs, provide cutlery and napkins and help with trash removal.
ASSIGN THE MENU Ask neighbors with odd-numbered addresses to bring drinks and side dishes and those with even-numbered addresses to chip in snacks and desserts.
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