National Night Out

America's night out against crime

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Celebrated in Gresham and in thousands of communities around the U.S. National Night Out helps make communities safer by:

• Strengthening neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.
• Sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
• Raising crime and drug prevention awareness.
• Supporting local anti-crime programs.

Gresham Night Out event

Tuesday, Aug. 5
5:30-8:30 pm
Location: Gresham Arts Plaza

Bring your family and invite your neighbors to celebrate Gresham's Night Out (National Night Out). Meet your elected officials and enjoy family-friendly activities. The City's Fire and Police departments will be on hand showing off some of their equipment and answering questions. Hosted by the City and your local first responders. 

Activities include:

• Free ice cream
• Giant bubble show
• Face painting
• Yard games

Neighborhood events

Interested in creating your own National Night Out event? 

Register your event

Contact the Neighborhood Services office to find out if there's an event already planned in your neighborhood or to register your event: NeighborhoodServices@GreshamOregon.gov.

Ways to celebrate National Night Out

• Block parties
• Cookouts
• Visits from Police and Fire
• Parades and exhibits
• Flashlight walks
• Contests
• Youth programs
• Traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils