Allerton is one of the Bronx's quietly durable neighborhoods — small houses, a long-standing Italian and Albanian commercial strip, Bronx Park a few blocks west — and the Radcliff–Magenta block party is an annual fixture of it. Annual means practiced: the association knows how to run a street. Pair it with a walk into Bronx Park or up Pelham Parkway's tree-lined malls.
What to expect
Expect a closed residential street with folding tables, grills and a portable sound system, plus games organized for kids. Neighbors bring their own chairs and coolers. The afternoon is unhurried and family-focused, running into the early evening.
Good to know
- The block is on Radcliff Avenue at Magenta Street in Allerton, the Bronx.
- The 2 and 5 at Allerton Avenue are the closest subway stops.
- The street closes under a street activity permit, so park off the block.
- Bring folding chairs if you want your own seat.
- It is a free annual event organized by the block association.
- Bronx Park and Pelham Parkway's green malls are both a short walk.
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Common questions
Where is the block?
On Radcliff Avenue at Magenta Street in the Allerton section of the Bronx.
Does it happen annually?
Yes — it is billed as an annual block party on the same stretch.
How do I get there?
The 2 and 5 stop at Allerton Avenue, a short walk from the block.
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