Seal Beach Police Are Hosting National Night Out Next Week. Here's What To Know

SEAL BEACH, CA — The Seal Beach Police Department will be hosting a free educational event next week aimed at fostering community relationships and promoting safety.

The event, known as National Night Out, is a campaign held by law enforcement agencies across the country that brings communities together to take a stand against crime, drugs and disorder in their neighborhoods, according to the Seal Beach Police Department.

This year, the Seal Beach Police Department will be hosting the event on Tuesday, August. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eisenhower Park near the pier.

"This year’s National Night Out provides an opportunity for the Seal Beach Police Department to enhance crime prevention efforts by promoting cooperative relationships and reinforcing the need for community involvement," the department said in a statement earlier this month.

The event will feature the following attractions:

• Cotton candy
• Children's face painting
• Hot Dogs and Chips
• Drones
• SWAT vehicles
• Police motorcycles
• Mobile command post tours
• A booth from the Orange County Fire Authority.

The first National Night Out was held in the United States during the summer of 1984. Over 2 million community members across 23 states took part in the event. Today, millions more take part, with some departments choosing to host block parties, cookouts and parades as part of their events.