Voting doesn’t have to be a solo errand.
Across Arizona, groups are hosting Party at the Polls events that mix voting with music, food, games, and community activities during the final stretch before the Nov. 3 election.
What is Party at the Polls?
Party at the Polls is a nonpartisan program run by When We All Vote, a Civic Nation initiative.
For 10 years, the program has used community celebrations around voting to make the experience feel more welcoming. When We All Vote says this year’s effort is its biggest yet, with more than 3,000 parties planned nationwide.
The format depends on the community. Current events include DJs, live music, food, games, family activities, cultural programming, and voter information.
Party at the Polls events must be free, open to the public, and nonpartisan.
Party at the Polls events in Arizona
Here are several upcoming Arizona events:
Aliento @ ASU Party at the Polls
Friday, Oct. 23
5 – 8:30 p.m.
240 Orange Mall
Tempe, AZ
Aliento at ASU, El Concilio, and ASU HBSA are hosting a night on the lawn with live music, food and refreshments, games, and voter information.
Voter Choice AZ Tempe Party at the Polls
Saturday, Oct. 24
1 – 4 p.m.
Pyle Adult Recreation Center
655 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ
The event includes a DJ, snacks and water, swag, and activities for families.
Peace & Luv Globe Party at the Polls in Gilbert
Saturday, Oct. 24
5 – 9 p.m.
25240 S. 154th St.
Gilbert, AZ
Peace & Luv Globe is hosting an evening gathering with Jamaican food and live music from DJ Rell Wade.
Black Chamber of Arizona Party at the Polls
Tuesday, Oct. 27
2 – 5 p.m.
Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant
3015 E. Thomas Road, Unit 101
Phoenix, AZ
The Black Chamber of Arizona is hosting a community gathering with nonpartisan voter resources and information.
South Phoenix, ADRC Party at the Polls
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Noon – 2 p.m.
South Mountain Community College
7050 S. 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Democracy Resource Center is hosting the event with free food, swag, music, and a community celebration.
South Phoenix, ADRC Party at the Polls
Monday, Nov. 2
Noon – 3 p.m.
Aguila Community Center
7858 S. 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Democracy Resource Center is hosting another South Phoenix event with drag performances, music, and food.
Find another Party at the Polls near you
New events continue to be added as Election Day approaches.
Use When We All Vote’s Party at the Polls finder to search by state or ZIP code and check the latest event details before you go.
Find voting information
Need to find your voting location? Read The Copper Courier’s guide to finding where to vote in Arizona.
Want to make sure your voter registration is current? Use the tool below to check your registration status.
Want to host a Party at the Polls event?
You can also bring Party at the Polls to your own community.
Start with When We All Vote’s Host a Party form. The organization says people who sign up receive materials, resources, and information to help organize an event.
Parties must be free, open to the public, and nonpartisan. Food, entertainment, and other giveaways must be available regardless of whether someone voted or plans to vote, and hosts are responsible for following local election and event rules.
