Pleasant Hill, Clayton to celebrate National Night Out with community festivities
PLEASANT HILL, CA (July 21, 2024) — On Tue. Aug 6, from 6- 8 p.m., the Pleasant Hill Police Department and the City of Pleasant Hill will host a National Night Out celebration. The event takes place at City Hall, located at 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill.
Join thirty-eight million neighbors and sixteen thousand communities across the nation for National Night Out. This annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event aims to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.
The Pleasant Hill event will feature a BBQ, giveaways, police drone and K-9 demonstrations. You’ll also find a bounce house, and face painting for the kids. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour a police car, fire truck, and ambulance. Members of the Pleasant Hill Police Department, local fire department, American Medical Response (AMR), and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be available to answer questions and socialize with community members.
For more information about National Night Out, contact PHPD Investigations at (925) 288-4630 or visit the National Night Out website.
Message from Chief of Police Richard McEachin
Clayton’s National Night Out event will also take place on Tue., Aug 6 from 6-9 p.m. at the Clayton Community Park. This year’s festivities will include food trucks and a DJ. Chief McEachin expressed his enthusiasm for the event, saying, “We had a great turnout last year, and I look forward to an even bigger turnout this year.” The annual event aims to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Residents will gather for an evening of fun activities, delicious BBQ, and neighborly conversations.
A Tradition of Community Building
National Night Out, which began in 1984 on the East Coast, has grown into a beloved tradition observed on the first Tuesday of August. Originally, neighbors simply turned on their porch lights and sat in front of their homes to show solidarity. Today, it has evolved into a nationwide event bringing together communities for safety, unity, and fun.
Concord’s National Night Out Plans
While Concord will not hold a city-wide celebration this year, individual neighborhoods may still organize their own gatherings to participate in this national initiative.
Come out and join your neighbors in Pleasant Hill and Clayton to celebrate National Night Out, strengthen community ties, and support our local law enforcement and emergency responders.