Registration Now Open For San Leandro's National Night Out

SAN LEANDRO, CA — It's not too late to register your neighborhood to take part in San Leandro's National Night Out, when residents from around the city, along with tens of thousands of other neighborhoods across the country, will turn on their outside lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.

Celebrated by millions of people annually, the event promoting police and community partnerships, will take part throughout the Bay Area and across the nation Tuesday Aug. 1.

Those interested in participating in National Night Out can organize or attend an event in their neighborhood where residents are invited to gather together and get to know one another, the city said.

"Neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of events ranging from small potlucks and BBQs to large block parties," the city of San Leandro said in a news release.

Additional event ideas include ice cream socials, disaster preparedness, games, contests, discussing neighborhood issues or setting neighborhood goals, food or clothing donations, planning a clean-up day, beautifying a common area, and discussing or planning a Neighborhood Watch Program.

"It's up to you, to be creative, have fun, and celebrate your neighborhood," the city said.

Block parties and other National Night Out events should be registered so city officials including police, fire and other public safety officials can be scheduled to attend.

Deadline to register is Wednesday, July 12, the city said.

Registration for this year’s event can be found by clicking here.

For additional information or to register for National Night Out please, contact the San Leandro Police Department Crime Prevention Unit via email or at 510-577-3228.