Barnstable Police, Fire To Host Kids Day Event

BARNSTABLE, MA — The Barnstable Police Department and all five fire departments are set to host a day for kids next week.

On Aug. 13, the departments will host the 28th “Kids Day” at the Barnstable High School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"This event will allow children of all ages to see demonstrations, equipment, and vehicles from several different police and fire departments," officials said.

K-9 demonstrations, SWAT demonstrations and more will be at the event, as will food donated by local businesses.

A parade of emergency vehicles, a bagpipe and the kids’ police academy will start the day’s events at 10 a.m., officials said.