Many parties are good but some are great and honestly have more to do with location then almost anything else. Yes, the guests must be be full of the three letter word F-U-N without going over the cliff but where it is can make all the difference. Block parties that occur within walking distance even with a few drinks (maybe a few more) are such a location. Yesterday there were 2 on my block but far enough that I could take a nap in-between if I wanted. I was able to BBQ food that I could serve on my plate while the other plates had all the other extra’s. It ended with fireworks so close that they filled your night vision without leaving burn marks afterwards. Best of all I left and came whenever I wanted without kicking anybody else out and having to clean up just my mess. The best party sometimes are usually closer then you think.