AIBU street parties

[Samcj02]

Okay..so my street had a street party yesterday to celebrate VE Day..very loud music until late at night, which my toddler wouldn’t settle until gone 10pm..I attended the party, with social distancing in place of course..now my neighbour has said they’re having another one tonight to celebrate a birthday on the street, karaoke etc..I’m really not happy, the karaoke machine is right under my window.. it was 11pm before everyone went home I was in at 9pm! VE Day is fine a National celebration AIBU to be worrying about two nights of this?

Tell them to move the karaoke machine

So basically it’s ok to have a party as long as this follow your rules.

Yes, go over and explain politely and I'm sure another neighbor would be glad to host the karaoke instead.

YABU, it's the weekend. Things are pretty shit at the moment, let people have some fun.

I think folk can enjoy themselves as they please as long as social distancing is observed, and this kind of community fun is good for everyone at the moment - but that doesn't mean you don't still observe the usual social rules about noise levels and disruption, especially at night! Lockdown isn't a free pass to be a noisy outdoor dick.

I wouldn't be worried, but I would be annoyed! Think you'd be well within your rights to have have a word and ask them to keep the noise down/have a time limit on their partying. I bet others on your street will feel the same. Do you have a WhatsApp group or similar for your street? It's a good non-confrontational way to express your concerns/requests!

Other than that, anonymous call to the police around 9pm ought to do it 😬

I dont think YABU.
Honestly nobody should have been having any street parties as strictly you are mingling with other households, its not essential and im sorry there's no way everyone can maintain the distancing rules, especially after a few drinks, or when you've got children.

And im saying this as someone who attended a Street party last night.

I think VE celebrations were an big exception to the rules, and although I took part i wouldn't do it again as I honestly belive there is no way of safely doing so.

I would be very upset should I find that round two was happening tonight. I dont think you are being unreasonable, and I would ask that prehaps the karaoke could be hosted by someone else, as if what you say is right, the machine is close to your house and you have a little one to settle.
Failing this, at least as them to be mindful and keep noise levels to a minimum after a certain time.

......if you really get upset you can always shop them into the police? (Although I personally wouldn't, as its a bit cruel as you were at a street party yesterday yourself. However if you're really that upset, I guess its one way or dealing with it)

@EllenRipley thank you! The thing was social distancing was being adhered to until the wine started flowing then everyone started to sit in one group! Before anyone jumps on my back I’m teetotal and was inside at this point! I understand everyone is going through a hard time and yes I think other people on the street will be annoyed at two weeks in a row!

@Isawamagpie I agree with you About the social distancing and I too wouldn’t do it again an! It’s my next door who owns the karaoke and it’s he who sings on it as he can sing..so doubt anyone else will take over! It’s just tiring when you have a little one who won’t settle! If I didn’t have a toddler I probably wouldn’t mind so much x

@Freddiefox no I didn’t say that I just think two nights in a row is a bit much with children and yes we are in lockdown but some people still have to go to work!

I’d be wary of kareoke during a pandemic anyhow. I’m a musician, and my immunosuppressed colleagues bring their own microphones to gigs so they don’t risk getting germs from communal equipment (they wouldn’t do kareoke as sharing a microphone with a whole bar is a gross idea if you’re vulnerable - like sharing a glass!)

@FloutMyArse..what a good point you’ve made! I didn’t even consider that to be honest!