National Night Out

The Galesburg Police Department will host the 2023 National Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Standish Park, 42 W. Tompkins St.

National Night Out is a community-building campaign that police departments nationwide host on the first Tuesday in August each year. It is designed to promote police-community partnerships by bringing law enforcement and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

The National Night Out event will include a K9 demonstration, and the Police Department will provide hot dogs and water. Local groups, organizations, and clubs are also invited to join the evening with exhibits and activities.