Local law enforcement agencies are hosting community events on August 5 in honor of National Night Out.
Its a nationwide campaign that started in 1984 as a way for police to connect to the people they serve. Law enforcement holds festivals, cookouts, parades and other events, along with safety demonstrations and seminars.
Here are a few of the National Night Out events happening in the Baltimore area.
Anne Arundel County:
All events will take place from 6-8 p.m.
- Northern District: 10th Avenue Park, Brooklyn Park
- Eastern District: Kinder Farm Park, Millersville
- Western District: Crofton Country Club
- Southern District: Annapolis Mall
Annapolis:
- Annapolis Gardens, 250 Croll Drive (5 to 8 p.m.)
- Bay Ridge Gardens, 1 Bens Drive (5 to 8 p.m.)
- First Baptist Church w/ Clay Street Community, 31 W Washington Street (4-6 pm)
- Michael E. Busch Library, 1410 West Street (6 to 8 p. m)
- Woodside Gardens, 700 Newtowne Drive (5:30 to 8 p.m.)
Baltimore County:
Each of the 12 precincts is holding several events, click here to see the full list.
Baltimore City:
Each of the 9 precincts is hosting several events, click here to see the full list.
Carroll County:
- New Windsor Fire Department's Carnival Grounds at 1014 High Street, 6-8 p.m.
- Manchester Activity Grounds 3209 Main Street Manchester, 5-7 p.m.
Cecil County:
- North East Community Park, 5-8 p.m.
- Meadow Park, Elkton, 5-8 p.m.
- Cecilton Carnival Grounds, 5-8 p.m.
Harford County:
- Harford Equestrian Center in Bel Air, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Howard County:
- Blandair Regional Park at 5750 Oakland Mills Road (East) Columbia, 5-8 p.m.
There are also 20 other block parties happening around the county. Click here to see the map of locations.
