National Night Out is an annual
celebration of neighborhood events held all over the country on the first
Tuesday evening every August. This night is designed to strengthen
neighborhood spirit and police–
community
partnerships in our community. We encourage Spokane
neighbors to use this national celebration as an opportunity to hold events in
your neighborhood. The goals of these events are to meet your neighbors, meet
Spokane Community Policing Officers who work in your
neighborhood, and show your support for your neighborhood and community.
YOU should host an event!
We invite you to host your neighborhood’s National
Night Out event each year on the
1st Tuesday in August. Your event can be as unique as you and your
neighborhood. Click here for a Block Party Guide Book. Simple celebrations can be sharing an ice cream treat, while more
elaborate events may include an evening of music and children’s activities.
Spokane police, fire crews
and city officials have participated in Night Out
events in the past, creating an ‘instant’ party atmosphere on your block!
It’s EASY to be a NNO
Event Host!
As a neighborhood NNO event host, your job can be
simple…and we are committed to helping you put together an easy, successful
event. While your NNO event may include whatever area of houses seems natural to
you, consider a ‘block’ party where the houses facing each other on your street
are invited—this may include as few as 10 or 20 households. The location will
likely be your driveway or yard. Ask a neighbor or two to help provide food (ice
cream, beverages, cookies, etc.). Put together a flyer for your event that you
(or neighbor kids) can slip into each house’s door. We will invite neighborhood
officials of your choice.
