Neighbour Day
Neighbour Day — June 15, 2024
Neighbour Day is Calgary’s celebration of community connection. Held each year on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year.
Good things happen when you get to know your neighbours. They can add a friendly visit to your day, and you can lend a helping hand when needed. Social connection with neighbours reduces loneliness and isolation and builds strong communities where people feel they belong.
Join with your neighbours on June 15 and get involved in Neighbour Day 2024!
Ideas for celebrating Neighbour Day
- Organize a block party (permits are free) or backyard BBQ with your neighbours
- Organize a neighbourhood sports activity or picnic in the park
- Organize a small community clean-up using our TLC Kits
- Lend a helping hand to a neighbour
- Complete a My Neighbour card as part of creating a safe and caring community
- Or another idea you have!
Share your Neighbour Day celebration on social media using #YYCNeighbourDay
Free featured events
Neighbour Day kick off
You’re invited to the Neighbour Day kick-off on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge and Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton. Featuring live music, face painting, roving performers and more, these free, family-friendly kick-off events will have information and resources for planning your own Neighbour Day block party.
Celebrate Neighbour Day & enter to win!
Three lucky early bird winners will enjoy 30 minutes of live musical entertainment at their block party or event on June 15. Other prizes include family passes to Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, TELUS Spark Science Centre, and City of Calgary recreation and golf gift cards.
Enter the prize drawStart planning your event
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Tips to plan a block party for neighbours on your street.
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A block party permit lets you close the roadway for your event. See the Block Party Guide for more information and apply by May 31, 2024 to ensure your request can be processed in time.
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Apply by May 31, 2024 and make sure to include “Neighbour Day” in your event name to ensure your free permit. The free permit offer is only valid for bookings on June 15, 2024.
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Seeing Calgarians celebrate Neighbour Day is an annual highlight for the Mayor and Council. Invite them to drop by and say hello at your event!
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Delight guests of all ages at your community event or Neighbour Day block party by letting them see a fire truck up close!
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Sirens and smiles! To request a Neighbour Day visit from Calgary Police Service, please contact your district office directly.
Funding your event
Community associations, Business Improvement Areas and other non-profits may be eligible for funding to support a Neighbour Day event or activation in their community.
The City of Calgary Arts & Culture microgrant provides up to $5,000 for a new or improved Neighbour Day event.
Private block parties and other events organized by individual residents are not eligible for funding.
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