National Night Out is scheduled for the night of Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Eagan, and you can still register your neighborhood for the festivities.
The event will run from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and you can register through the city's website.
This is what the city has to say about its celebration:
Eagan started participating in National Night Out in 1998.
- In 1998, over 20 neighborhoods participated.
- In 2000, over 50 neighborhoods participated.
- In 2010, over 150 neighborhoods participated.
National Night Out is designed to:
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- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness.
- Generate support for and participation in anti-crime efforts.
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.
- Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
National Night Out is celebrated in many different ways:
- Block parties
- Cookouts
- Potluck suppers
- Games for children
- Barbeque
- Ice cream socials
National Night Out is sponsored by the Eagan Police and Fire Departments, the Streets Department, and the Eagan Citizen’s Crime Prevention Association.
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