The Chinatown Business and Community Association is trying to rally more support for an alcohol ban during street parties, like First Friday events.

Chinatown leaders submitted a petition with more than 500 names asking the liquor commission to ban the sale of alcohol during block parties.

They say the booze during street festivals causes public intoxication and a nuisance.

So far, no government action has been implemented and the Chinatown Business and Community Association held a meeting Tuesday morning to review the issue.

During the meeting, the group also met with their state representative and senator to get more support behind the ban.

"It's a constant excuse that we find that these promoters say, 'We need the alcohol to make money,'" said Chu Lan Shubert-Kwock of the Chinatown Business and Community Association.  "But, if you need to make money on a cultural festival, don't do it.  Get cultural funding.  Get sponsors and do one for the community and not for profit."

Shubert-Kwock says one legislator supports the ban.  She says her group is still collecting signatures in hopes of getting an ordinance passed.