The City of Anna provides a free Block Party Trailer — stocked with six 8-foot tables, 30 folding chairs, traffic cones, lawn games, a cooler, and a speaker — to residents in HOAs, Neighborhood Associations, and Crime Watch Groups at no charge, according to the city's Parks, Programs & Events department.
Reservations must be submitted through the city's special event permit process at least 60 days before the planned event. The trailer is designed for use in HOA common areas, and street closures are available when the event coincides with a nationally recognized holiday.
Beyond neighborhood groups, reduced or waived fees and free facility use may be granted to a defined list of community-sponsored organizations, including the Anna Independent School District, Anna Parent Teacher Associations, Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce, Anna Community Development Corporation, Anna Economic Development Corporation, Anna Fire and Police Associations, Anna Area Historical Preservation Society, Anna Area Rotary International, Anna Boy Scouts of America, Anna Girl Scouts of the USA, Anna Fire Protection Associations, and other nonprofit groups as approved by the city manager or designee.
Delivery logistics are handled by city staff on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at an approved location within an agreed-upon time window. An adult 18 or older must be present to accept delivery. Once delivered, the borrowing organization assumes full responsibility for the trailer and all contents — residents are not permitted to move the trailer at any time.
Before pickup, all items must be clean, dry, and secured in their designated spaces; the trailer itself must be swept and free of trash. Pickup also occurs Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and an adult 18 or older must be present for the inventory check. The organization is financially responsible for any damages or missing items.
Residents interested in reserving the Block Party Trailer can check current availability and begin the special event permit application at annatexas.gov/1297. The 60-day advance reservation requirement means groups planning summer events should submit permits no later than early spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance must Anna, TX residents reserve the Block Party Trailer?
Reservations must be submitted at least 60 days before the event through the city's special event permit process at annatexas.gov/1297.
What items are included in Anna's free Block Party Trailer?
The trailer includes six 8-foot tables, 30 folding chairs, traffic cones, lawn games, a cooler, and a speaker.
Who is eligible to use Anna, TX's Block Party Trailer for free?
The trailer is free primarily to HOAs, Neighborhood Associations, and Crime Watch Groups in the City of Anna. Reduced or waived fees may also apply to nonprofits and city-affiliated organizations such as Anna ISD, the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce, and Anna Boy Scouts of America.
What are the delivery and pickup hours for Anna's Block Party Trailer?
City employees deliver and pick up the trailer Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. An adult 18 or older must be present for both delivery and pickup.
Can Anna, TX residents move the Block Party Trailer once it is delivered?
No. Residents are not permitted to move the trailer at any time after delivery. The organization is responsible for any damages or missing items upon pickup.