I grew up in a very friendly cul-de-sac, and every summer one of us would host a block party for the early evening hours. Us kiddoes would attend the first part, then the adults would continue on into the night – many of them enjoying their “adult” beverages. :)

I only remember my family hosting it once; we had a luau theme, and I had a great time helping with the decorations. Some of these ended up as basement decor later, and when the house was sold a few years ago and I handled the closing for Mom, the buyers commented on how they just loved the Gilligan’s Island schtick they had going on downstairs. :D