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The Jumping Jack Program is limited to residential block parties within Chicago. Events on private property, parks, forest preserves, schools, libraries, or churches; private parties; birthdays; community events; and festivals are not eligible.

Applicant must reside on the block where the Block Party is taking place. If completed correctly, applicants will receive an immediate auto reply confirming their request. If no confirmation is received, the application was not submitted. Requests are first-come, first-served.

To avoid errors, applicants should:

• Complete the application on a computer using Google Chrome.

• Manually fill in each field. Auto fill can cause errors.

• For the block party address, add a period after the street direction (N., S., E., or W.).

• Press SUBMIT at the end of the application.

• Applicants will receive an approval or denial email once processed.

• Jumping Jacks are available Saturdays and Sundays only. Demand is highest on Saturdays, so consider Sundays.

• The program will not operate on Saturday, July 4.

• Only one request per block per season will be approved. Multiple requests from the same block will be denied.

• Approved block parties receive one Jumping Jack for four hours. Delivery is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with pickup between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Specific time requests cannot be accommodated.

• If the wrong date is selected, email JumpingJack@cityofchicago.org for instructions. Last-minute changes will not be honored.

• Requests must be submitted through the registration portal. Email requests will not be accepted.

• Must obtain a permit from their Aldermanic Ward office to hold a block party.