The bill allows District residents to apply for a block party permit for Porchfest or neighborhood festivals on personal property.
The Porchfest Permitting Amendment Act of 2025 amends the D.C. Official Code to allow District residents to submit a block party permit for Porchfest or other distributed neighborhood festivals. Musical activities must occur on personal property, not in the street, and no fees can be charged to participants or attendees. The bill also states that block party applications should not be denied if they are part of a Porchfest or neighborhood festival.
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