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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An outdoor public party organized by the residents of a neighborhood or city block.
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festive event held in thestreet of acity block . - noun basketball, slang A game during which a single player blocks the shots of many other players.
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A block party is a large public celebration in which many members of a single neighborhood congregate, either to observe an event of some importance or simply for mutual enjoyment. The name comes from the form of the party, which often involves closing an entire city block to vehicle traffic. Many times, there will be a celebration in the form of playing music and dance. Block parties gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s. Block parties were often held outdoors and power for the DJ's sound system was taken illegally from street lights. - Wikipedia
April 30, 2008