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Of course! Welcome to the neighborhood! Everyone is invited. We do this every summer — it's a great way to meet your neighbors. Did you bring anything?

当然！欢迎来到社区！所有人都受邀。我们每年夏天都办——是认识邻居的好方式。你们带了什么吗？

The food table is over there under the big tent. Drinks go in the coolers by the grill. This is potluck style — everyone brings a dish to share.

食物桌在那边大帐篷下。饮料放烧烤架旁的冰桶里。这是百乐餐——每人带一道菜分享。

Absolutely! There's a bounce house at the end of the street, face painting under the oak tree, and we'll have a water balloon fight at 3 PM. The kids always have a blast.

当然有！街道尽头有充气城堡，橡树下有脸部彩绘，3点还有水气球大战。孩子们玩得特别开心。

Yes, we got a permit from the city to close the block from 11 AM to 6 PM. So it's totally safe for the kids to run around. Come grab a burger — the grill master is right over there!

是的，我们从市政府拿到了封路许可证，从上午11点到下午6点。所以孩子跑来跑去完全安全。来拿个汉堡——烧烤大师就在那边！

First, you'll need a street closure permit from the city. Apply at least four weeks in advance on the city's website. The fee is usually $25 to $50.

首先，需要从市政府申请封路许可证。至少提前四周在市政网站上申请。费用通常25到50美元。

Not official permission, but it's good practice to knock on doors and let everyone know. Most cities require that you notify all residents on the affected block. Give at least two weeks' notice with a flyer.

不需要正式同意，但上门通知大家是好的做法。大多数城市要求通知受影响街区的所有居民。至少提前两周用传单通知。

Make it a potluck — everyone brings a dish. You could provide the basics like burgers, hot dogs, buns, and drinks, then ask neighbors to sign up for sides and desserts. We used a shared Google Sheet last time.

做成百乐餐——每人带一道菜。你可以提供基本的汉堡、热狗、面包和饮料，然后让邻居报名带配菜和甜点。上次我们用了共享的Google表格。

Some cities require event liability insurance for the permit. Check with the city clerk. It's usually around $75 for a one-day policy. Also, if you're renting a bounce house, the rental company usually provides their own insurance.

有些城市的许可证需要活动责任保险。咨询市政书记员。一天的保单通常75美元左右。如果你租充气城堡，出租公司通常自带保险。

I'd love to! Let's get a small committee together — maybe four or five people. We can divide tasks: permits, food, activities, and setup. Let's start a group chat tonight!

我很乐意！我们组个小委员会——四五个人就行。分工：许可证、食物、活动和布置。今晚建个群聊吧！