Residents Urged to Participate in Aug. 2 National Night Out

Manassas Park is slated to hold its National Night Out event at in less than a month.

 On Aug. 2, in towns, cities, counties and neighborhoods across the country, law enforcement will come together with the people they are sworn to protect to celebrate National Night Out.

 Some 15,000 communities from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several U.S. territories participated in the event last year, according to the website, National Town Watch.

 The event, which is in its 28^th year, is purposed to bring civic organizations, neighborhood groups, businesses and community leaders together with police to prevention crime and drug-related issues.  

 The celebration in Manassas Park will begin at 5 p.m. and last until 9 p.m.

 There will be local and state law enforcement vehicles on display at the park along with free food and fun events for the family.

 Manassas Park Police said residents who attend can expect to engage in good conversation and walk away with good information for themselves and their families.

 It is tradition for residents to show their support for the event by leaving their porch and yard lights on.  Holding flashlight walks around their neighborhoods or throwing block parties are also common.

 For more information about the Manassas Park event, call the Manassas Park Police Department at 703-361-1136 or visit manassasparkpolice.com