Register A National Night Out Gathering In Your Neighborhood In City Of Berkeley

Press release from City of Berkeley:

July 12, 2021

Berkeley, California - Help build a stronger, more resilient Berkeley by organizing a National Night Out block party in your neighborhood. After being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19, this treasured annual event returns on Tuesday, August 3.

Each August, Berkeley neighbors come together for an evening of block parties, BBQs, and ice cream socials. Staff from Police, Fire, and other departments visit events throughout the city to say hello, as do Berkeley's elected officials.

Register your event by July 30

To host a National Night Out party in your neighborhood, register your event online. All registered events will be listed on an interactive map at cityofberkeley.info/nationalnightout.

Plan your gathering for anytime between 5pm and 9pm on Tuesday, August 3. No event is too small. Event sizes may range from just a few neighbors to 100 people or more. Gather for a potluck, cookout, or just a meet and greet.

About National Night Out

• Sign up to receive AC Alert emergency notifications
• Create a household disaster plan
• Subscribe to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) email list to be notified of free disaster preparedness trainings

Links

• National Night Out event registration
• Video feature: Berkeley National Night Out 2018
• Block party permit information
• Block party permit application

This press release was produced by City of Berkeley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.