The 26th annual National Night Out for Boston is a citywide celebration that cultivates and strengthens partnerships between the community, youth, police, city agencies and community-based organizations. The event also acknowledges the contributions that Neighborhood Watch groups make to Boston's safety and it fosters community participation.

 Each of the 11 Police Districts will host a celebration.

There will be block parties hosted by Neighborhood Watch groups across Boston.

There will be two award ceremonies: one will honor the Top Ten Neighborhood Watch groups and the Crime Fighter of the Year, and the second will honor the poster/essay contest award recipients.

WILD ABOUT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT!

Please join us, as well as the expected 10,000 community members, in participating at the Franklin Park Zoo Gathering on Tuesday, August 4th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Neighbors are encouraged to attend and enjoy the evening activities that include: Beverages from Honest Tea and Cookies from Late July. Entertainment by the Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Radio Disney, Camelia Latin Jazz and gospel choir Ashmont Hill. The event will feature sponsor tents and giveaways from Target and Tedeschi. Festivities will also include information made available by BPD's Neighborhood Watch Unit, The Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness, The Department of Correction, Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, MA HealthNet Plan and Neighbors for Neighbors. Other attractions for community members to enjoy include Zoo Encounters, the ReadBoston Storytelling Van, and Facial Expressions face painting.