Community Corner
Malden Celebrates National Night Out
The event was part of the National Night Out initiative, which coordinates events across the country each year.
MALDEN, MA — Community members gathered at MacDonald Stadium in Malden on Tuesday night to celebrate the return of the city’s National Night Out festivities.
Similar events took place in thousands of communities across the country, all with the shared stated goal of improving relationships between public safety personnel and the communities they serve.
“We love to get the kids out here so they can meet all of us,” Malden Police Captain Paul Hopkins told Patch on Tuesday. “It’s the whole department represented here.”
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In Malden, festivities included free food, a DJ set, a dunk tank and bounce houses, among other attractions.
Drawing hundreds to MacDonald Stadium, the event marked a continuation of growth that Hopkins said he has seen at National Night Out events over the years.
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“Those COVID years were tough,” he said. “But, nationwide, it’s ongoing tonight, so, it’s a good thing for everyone across the country.”
National Night Out dates back to 1984, when it launched from the National Association of Town Watch. It has since expanded to include more than 16,000 annual events in communities across the United States.
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