National Night Out In August
National Night Out in August was introduced in August of 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch. It was launched through an already established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers across the nation. The first annual National Night Out in 1984 involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states. The event soon grew to a celebration beyond front porch vigils.
Neighborhoods across the nation began to host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and other community events with safety demonstrations by local fire departments, seminars, youth events, exhibits, and much more. Today, it is estimated that thirty-eight million neighbors in sixteen thousand communities across the U.S participate in National Night Out celebrations. The City of Semmes is among these communities.
Each year, your City Government invites the citizens of Semmes to come out and meet our first responders from the Fire and Rescue department and local law enforcement representatives for a night of community fun, education and safety/crime prevention demonstrations. Local vendors also will be on hand to display and sell their wares. Hosted by City Hall, refreshments to include hot dogs and ice cream are provided along with entertainment and activities for the kids such as bounce houses and water slides. “Sparky” will be on hand to greet the kids and take-away goodie bags are also distributed at the end of the evening. So join your Mayor, Council members, and neighbors for a night of community celebration and safety education