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!
We had our first neighbour day party last year and it was a HUGE success! Everyone was thrilled! We recently had a new family move to the street and they said what sold them was when their realtor told them about our great neighbour day party!
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.
Neighbour Day at the Library
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Strong neighbourhoods are important to the health and well-being of our whole city. When neighbourhoods thrive, the people who live there thrive too. Celebrate Neighbour Day at the Library by learning about the Library's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the original caretakers of the land. Join us for Elder Storytimes, Indigenous refreshments, performances by Indigenous artists and more.
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Sport Calgary All Sport One Day
Saturday, June 15, 2024Sport Calgary will be hosting their annual All Sport One Day on June 15, providing Calgarians ages 6 - 17 with the opportunity for FREE sport discovery at sites across all four quadrants of the city. Registration opens June 4. Follow @sportcalgary across all major platforms to learn more!
Learn more
National Indigenous History Month: The Secret Path with Mike Downie
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Central Library and OnlineWhen Mike Downie first heard the story of Chanie Wenjack, it was like an arrow shot through his heart. Haunted by the story, he and his brother, musician Gord Downie, vowed to find a way to tell it to the world. Mike Downie will explore this dark chapter of residential schools in Canada, and help people understand the importance of Reconciliation and the need for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to come together.
Learn moreCelebrate 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
Share your Neighbour Day celebration on social media using #YYCNeighbourDay
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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.
View block party and street play permitholder information
- The permit holder must obtain, place, and ensure barricades are monitored to safely close the road during the event. You will be able to pick up barricades, free of charge from Manchester Facility - 2808 Spiller Rd. S.E. Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. You will be required to bring your permit and driver’s licence to sign out the barricades. · Barricades must be returned to Manchester Facility - 2808 Spiller Rd. S.E. the following week Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- If barricades are not returned by this date, the permit holder will be charged for all barricades picked-up.
- Please ensure you bring an appropriate size vehicle to transport the barricades safely. (Dimensions of each barricade are approximately 3.5m in length and 0.8m in height.) A large SUV or truck would be suitable.
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. Funding is fully subscribed for 2024. Applications will re-open in winter 2024/25 for Neighbour Day 2025 events.
Private block parties and other events organized by individual residents are not eligible for funding.
