National Night Out 2018: Sign-Ups Underway In Pacifica

PACIFICA, CA – This year's National Night Out, the annual evening to promote police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 7. And sign-ups are underway for Pacifica neighborhoods interested in having event drop-ins from the Pacifica Police Department.

Applications are due to the police department by Thursday, Aug. 2.

Millions of neighbors in thousands of communities across the U.S. take part in National Night Out, started in 1984, on the first Tuesday in August with block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and often with such activities as safety demonstrations and visits from emergency personnel.

"The City of Pacifica is supporting the spirit of National Night Out by inviting residents and businesses to turn on their porch lights and get out and meet their neighbors in informal block gatherings and activities," the department said. "When residents on a block know each other, the neighborhood and the community is safer and stronger.

"Many blocks, apartment complexes and businesses annually register to participate in the event. Some are having ice cream socials, some are having barbecues, and others are just having residents and owners turn on their porch light between 6:30 and 9:00 PM. It is up to each block and business that participates to decide how they want to gather together with their neighbors."

When you register for National Night Out, staff from the Pacifica Police Department will stop by your event to recognize your participation. The event is open to all residents, blocks and businesses in the City of Pacifica. Register by sending an interest email to glasgow@pacificapolice.org.

“We are really excited to be bringing National Night Out to the block level. This is a great opportunity for neighbors and business communities to get to know each other and if they aren’t already part of Neighborhood Watch, this will be a perfect time to get it started!” Chief of Police Dan Steidle. said.

ALSO COMING UP NEARBY:

• Dog Surfing Championships 2018: Pacifica
• Youth Triathlon 2018 - Ages 5-15: San Bruno
• Annual Firefighters Senior Picnic & Music: South San Francisco
• Festival Of The Arts, Music & Street Fair 2018: Palo Alto

--Image via National Night Out