Anyone wishing to close a street in the City of Hollister (a public right of way) for a block party at any time, but especially for Fourth of July celebrations, must have permission from the city. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 375 Fifth St., Hollister or by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 636-4300, ext. 10 or 17.
Applicants must submit a completed application for a block party as well as an executed Hold Harmless Agreement, both of which are available from the City Clerk’s Office. A certificate of insurance naming the City of Hollister as an additional insured is also required. Certificates of insurance are usually available from a resident’s home owners insurance company.
Typically, a request for a block party is required to be submitted 30 days prior to an event. However, due to increased requests for Fourth of July block party permits and scheduled City Council meetings, all completed applications for a block party permit for this Fourth of July must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office no later than Thursday, June 8, at 5 p.m.