America's night out against crime
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on large public gatherings, this year's National Night Out is cancelled.
Find your neighborhood
Organize a National Night Out event in your Gresham neighborhood, or plan to attend one for fun.
This event, celebrated in Gresham and around the U.S. in thousands of communities, helps make communities safe and raise awareness about anti-crime programs.
National Night Out
- Heightens crime and drug prevention awareness.
- Generates support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs.
- Strengthens neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.
- Sends a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Gresham celebrates National Night Out with:
- 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
Register your event
Contact Michael Gonzales to find out if there's an event already planned in your neighborhood or to register your event: 503-618-2482 or
Michael.Gonzales@GreshamOregon.gov.