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Princeton's Community Night Out Set For Tuesday Night

Take a look at some of the events taking place at Princeton's annual event.

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton’s annual Community Night Out is upon us. The town's annual event is set for Tuesday, Aug. 1, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Community Park Pool, 380 Witherspoon Street in Princeton.

The event, co-hosted by the Princeton Police Department, PBA Local #130 and the Princeton Recreation Department, is open to all Princeton residents and attendees may use the pool facilities free of charge during the event.

McCaffrey’s Supermarkets will provide free hot dogs and cold bottled water. There will be lots of souvenir giveaways and ice cream while supplies last.

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Members of the Princeton Police Department, Princeton Fire Department and Princeton First Aid Squad will display various emergency tools and equipment. The police department’s K-9 Harris will conducting several demonstrations to showcase the types of service he provides the community.

There will be many giveaways courtesy the various community groups in Princeton. Children are invited to climb and conquer the 24-foot high rock wall and try their hand at dunking police officers at the Dunk Tank.

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The fun continues with large inflatable games, face painting and a balloon artist. All attractions are supervised and anchored.

For more information, visit princetonrecreation.com, contact Vikki Caines of the Princeton Recreation Department at 609-921-9480 or vcaines@princetonnj.gov, or contact Sgt. Fred Williams of the Princeton Police Department at 609-921-2100, ext. 1829 or fwilliams@princetonnj.gov.

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