National Night Out Coming To Wynnewood Shopping Center Aug 7

WYNNEWOOD, PA – The National Association of Town Watch (NATW), in partnership with Lower Merion Community Watch, will host the annual "National Night Out" (NNO) Festival in Wynnewood.

The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 in the rear of the Wynnewood Shopping Center.

Highlights of this year's National Night out include live music, food, the Phillie Phanatic, rides, carnival games, local emergency responders, roving entertainment, safety information, and area nonprofits.

Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items to benefit Eldernet's Food Pantry

This is the "35th Annual National Night Out," which will involve millions of people from 16,000 communities across the country from all 50 states.

National Night Out is the brainchild of Matt Peskin, of Wynnewood, who created the event for NATW back in 1984.

The event is designed to:

• heighten crime prevention awareness;
• generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs;
• strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships;
• and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

"NNO brings neighbors and first-responders together under positive circumstances," Peskin said. "It’s a great night to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. There will be a few very special guests in attendance to help celebrate our 35th Anniversary."

Parking will be available throughout the Wynnewood Shopping Center. Learn more about National Night Out at online here.

National Night Out is sponsored by Philly’s own Dietz & Watson and Ring.

Image via National Night Out