Host a Block Party
Hewitt residents and businesses are invited to host block parties as part of this year’s National Night Out! Hosting block parties helps to form relationships within your neighborhood and the community, which makes our city stronger and safer. Groups that register with the City will potentially have visits from Police, Fire and City Council-members. Past block parties in the City have been very creative, ranging from simple neighborhood meetings to large neighborhood dinners with live entertainment. It does not require a large amount of money to make an event a success; many groups have pot-luck events where everyone in the neighborhood brings a favorite dish to share. These five steps will help you in planning your block party!
Questions? Contact Lindsey Bartlett at the Hewitt Police Department at 254.666.6272.

1. Form a Committee
2. Pick a Theme
3. Register your block party
• Please complete the NNO Block Party Form and return to the Hewitt Police Department (coming soon)
• A “Getting Started” packet will be given to each group that is organizing a block party. This will help you with the how-to’s of hosting a block party.
• Post a National Night Out banner a few days before your event to remind your neighbors to attend (limited quantities for registered groups).
• Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions about NNO or about what resources we might be able to assist with. 254-666-6272 – lbartlett@cityofhewitt.com
4. Assign Tasks
Kids’ Activity Options — Arts: coloring contest, chalk art, face painting, make a mural or banner; Games: board games, 3-legged race, Football, baseball, basketball. Street hockey , roller blade, jump rope, sack races, water balloons, Frisbee competition, piñata, skits; Safety: Bike Safety, child ID Kits; Other: Bike parade, pony rides, youth parade with a theme, bubbles, magic show, sing-alongs, clowns
Activities for All Ages — Cookout; Parade; Jump Rope Contest; Hula Hoop Contest; Barbecue; Dance Floor; Volleyball; Scavenger Hunt; Karaoke Music and DJ; Dunk Tank; Movies; Photo Contest; Funniest Hat Contest; Live Music; Horseshoes; Beanbag Toss
Food Options — Simple Refreshments: watermelon, lemonade and cookies, coffee, tea and dessert, ice cream cones, make your own sundaes, pretzels and chips, soda, iced tea, punch or fruit and cheese plates; Cookout: Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, corn on the cob, salads; Bring something: Pizza, potluck
5. Spread the word & post photos!



Event Schedule
3:15 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
8:50 p.m.
2023 Sponsorships
If this event is canceled due to weather, options would be discussed for rescheduling. If the event is not rescheduled, the member would be responsible for paying 80% of the commitment from promotions received leading up to the event.
- Entertainment Sponsor: $650
- T-Shirt Sponsor: $300
- Golf Cart Sponsor: $400
- Koozie Sponsor: $300
- Meal Sponsor: $200
- Supporting Sponsor: $125
SOLD TO COMPUTERS N STUFF
Receive large logo recognition on:
•Chamber e-bulletin, HewittChamber.com and CityofHewitt.com
•Social Media Networks for Chamber, City and Hewitt PD
•Event Flyer
•Name recognition before band begins via PA system & 2 minutes speaking time
•Company banner display opportunities on stage and gate entrance (sponsor provides)
5 Available
Receive name recognition on:
•Chamber e-bulletin, HewittChamber.com and CityofHewitt.com
•Social Media Networks for Chamber, City and Hewitt PD
•Event Flyer
•Logo on shirt
Receives name recognition on:
•Chamber e-bulletin, HewittChamber.com and CityofHewitt.com
•Social Media Networks
•Event Flyer
•Signage on cart
Receives name recognition on:
•Chamber e-bulletin, HewittChamber.com and CityofHewitt.com
•Social Media Networks
•Event Flyer
•Signage on cart
3 Available
Receive name recognition on:
•Chamber e-bulletin, HewittChamber.com and CityofHewitt.com
•Social Media Networks
•Event Flyer
Supporting Sponsor – 4 Remaining (HEB Woodway, Extraco Banks)
Receive name recognition on:
•Chamber e-bulletin, HewittChamber.com and CityofHewitt.com
•Social Media Networks
•Event Flyer
Thank you 2023 Committee!
Lindsey Bartlett, John McGrath, Tuck Saunders, Jonathan Christian, Jeff Foley, Alissa Cady, Misti Smith, Jake Smith.
