The lettered avenues of southern Brooklyn hold some of the most settled residential blocks in the city, and an annual party on East 38th off Avenue S is a decades-deep neighborhood habit rather than a one-off. Annual means the block association has the routine down: grills, games, a sound system and a street full of kids. Marine Park itself, the borough's largest, is a short trip south when you want open space.
What to expect
Expect a closed residential block with folding tables, grills, a portable sound system and children using the roadway for games. Annual block parties usually include activity setups arranged by the association. It is neighbor-run, informal and free.
Good to know
- The block is on East 38th Street near Avenue S in southern Brooklyn.
- There is no close subway — the B and Q at Kings Highway is a long walk, so most people drive or take a bus.
- The street closes under a street activity permit, so park off the block.
- Bring folding chairs and a cooler.
- Marine Park, the largest park in Brooklyn, is a short drive south.
- It is a free annual neighborhood event.
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Common questions
Where is the block?
On East 38th Street near Avenue S in the Marine Park and Madison area of Brooklyn.
Does it run every year?
Yes — it is billed as an annual block party organized by the block association.
How do I get there?
This part of Brooklyn is bus-and-car territory; the nearest subway is a long walk from the block.
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