UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) — Many police agencies in West Michigan and throughout the country are participating in the National Night Out campaign.
The 35th annual event promotes police-community partnerships, violence prevention, and neighborhood unity through fun events held in communities throughout the U.S.
Many neighborhoods participate by turning on porch lights, locking their doors, and heading outside for special events, block parties, cookouts, entertainment, parades and more.
11 events will be held in various neighborhoods in the city of Kalamazoo Tuesday evening and a full list can be found on the city’s website.
Osthemo Township will host a cookout with hotdogs, popocorn, music, balloons, and more from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Betzler’s Stadium Drive parking lot.
Battle Creek will also host their free, kid-friendly event from 5 p.m.until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mill Race Park. There will be games, music, food, bouncy houses, police vehicle displays and more.
A list of events, more information and participating locations can be found at nno.org.
