The Big Lunch street parties

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Apply to hold a Big Lunch event

Organising a Big Lunch street or park event

We want to help local communities so that everyone can enjoy celebrating the Big Lunch 2026 by hosting a street or park event on the following dates:

  • Saturday 6 June
  • Sunday 7 June

Before you start

Use the form on this page to tell us about your event. We require certain information if the event:

  • requires a road closure
  • is in one of the borough's parks or open spaces

Each application to hold a street party will be considered on its own merit. Several things will be considered as part of the application process:

  • The street cannot be part of the main road network or have a bus route operating on it
  • Will there be high traffic or pedestrian disruption
  • Any objections received about the proposed event
  • Will a diversion traffic route be required?
  • Will there be any street maintenance works or other street parties already planned?
  • The ability to maintain an access route for emergency service vehicles?
  • The street event may take place between the hours of 9am and 11pm

For further information we advise you visit these websites:

Traffic management

Important: we will not be providing barriers and signage.

For these special occasions, we are committed to covering the cost of the Traffic Management Orders required for road closures.

Traffic diversions for bus routes will not be put in place over the two days. If your road is used as a bus route, a road closure will not be granted. In addition, there will be no parking suspensions put in place.

The Big Lunch

The closing date for this years applications will be Sunday 10th May, please note we will not be accepting any applications after this date.

We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. The Big Lunch event will be running over the 2-day period; however, you can only select one day. 

Apply for a Big Lunch event

If your road is not suitable you can apply to hold a party in one of Croydon's parks and open spaces. Please consider this and the safety of those attending when planning your event.

Contact

For more information contact: parties@croydon.gov.uk