National Night Out Planned For Harford County Residents Filled With Food And Fun

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — National Night Out in Harford County will be Aug. 5 starting at 4:30 p.m. and lasting until 8:30 p.m.

The free, family-friendly event will be held at the Harford County Equestrian Center, located at 608 North Tollgate Road in Bel Air.

Those who attend National Night Out in Harford County can meet local public safety partners, play games, enjoy a petting zoo, watch K9 demonstrations, grab a bite to eat at food trucks, participate in various activities, learn about safety from information booths and more.

First organized by the National Association of Town Watches in 1984, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to "make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances."

Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and more.