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unusual facts about street party



Town Police Clauses Act 1847

The statute remains in force and is frequently used by local councils to close roads to allow public events such as processions or street parties to take place.


see also

Notting Hill Carnival

A street party for neighbourhood children turned into a carnival procession when Russell Henderson's steel band (who had played at the earlier Claudia Jones events) went on a walkabout.

Ouro Preto

The street party is also celebrated in neighbouring towns such as Mariana.

The Kristet Utseende

In 2005 the band reunited and performed on the Hultsfred Festival as well as on Augustibuller (literally: August sound pollution), Piteå dansar och ler (literally: Piteå dances and smiles), Sundsvalls gatufest (literally: Sundsvalls street party), Arvikafestivalen (literally: Arvika festival) and in Lund.

The Park Estate

In 2011 the NPRA hosted a street party on the day of the Royal Wedding, and, in 2012, a Diamond Jubilee Street Party.