Host a Block Party

We are pleased to offer the Community Block Party Trailer free of charge.

Yes, due to safety during transportation, you will need to supply your own propane.

Keys for the Block Party Trailer are provided upon successful completion of all required paperwork (booking and event application). Arrangements for pick-up and return will be coordinated no more than two days in advance of the booking and can be picked-up at the FCSS office. (#1, 209 Second Ave W.)

Regulations state  that when transporting a trailer, the liability coverage on the towing vehicle automatically extends to the towed vehicle. This is the case as long as the towing vehicle is insured according to provincial minimums (third party liability or commonly referred to as PLPD).

Yes, but a Street Use Permit is required.  Contact Operations at roads@cochrane.ca or call 403-851-2590 for more information.

Drivers license, proof of insurance, and $50 refundable deposit.

• The tow vehicle must have a minimum trailer towing capacity from the manufacturer of 7,000 pounds.
• The tow vehicle must be equipped with a functioning trailer brake controller; the controller must be adjusted properly after connecting to trailer.
• The trailer emergency “breakaway” switch must be checked.
• The tow vehicle must have a hitch receiver rated for a minimum of 7,000 pounds; the hitch receiver must be able to accommodate safety chains; the owner must check for security and condition prior to pick up. 
• The tow vehicle must have a 2 5/16” ball hitch rated for a minimum of 7,000 pounds; the owner must check for security and condition prior to pick up.
• Trailer safety chains must be connected to the tow vehicle hitch receiver before towing; chains must be crossed.
• The tow vehicle must have a seven-pin round trailer electrical receptacle to accommodate trailer braking and lighting; all lights must be tested before departure.
• The tow vehicle must be equipped with extendable trailer tow mirrors; mirrors must be adjusted before departure.
• Trailer tires must be properly inflated, and lug nuts must be secure.
• Trailer doors must be secured and locked before departure.
• When backing the trailer up, a ground guide must be used.
• Trailer doors must be locked with supplied locks when not in use.
• The trailer hitch lock must be used on the trailer hitch when unattached from the tow vehicle; trailers cannot be left on street without being attached to a vehicle (as required by the Cochrane Traffic Bylaw No.02/2005).
• No person shall park any trailer (whether designed for occupancy or for the carrying of goods and equipment), upon any road/highway unless said trailer is fully attached to a vehicle by which it may be safely and lawfully drawn along a road/highway.
• The trailer must not be towed outside of the municipal boundaries of the Town of Cochrane.

The Community Block Party Trailer comes with everything you need to host a block party. If you are planning a block party, renting the trailer is an easy way to ensure you have everything you need. The Community Block Party Trailer comes with:

• 12 folding chairs
• one broom
• two barricades (four feet / two rails)
• two hockey nets
• four hockey sticks
• one water-fight kit (pail)
• one first aid kit
• three puck locks (trailer doors)
• keys (three total)
• one trailer hitch lock
• five EZ Track ratchet straps
• three folding tables (eight feet)
• one cooler
• one chalkboard / chalk 
• one canopy
• one griddle
• one Jumpstart bag 
• one step stool
• boot lock (tire) 
• tire chocks (two yellow, one wood)