The atmosphere was festive, the weather picture-postcard-perfect, kids having a fun time, lots of great food as Crescent City hosted its second annual National Night Out at Beachfront Park, Tuesday, August 1.
Event organizer Crescent City Police officer Magnolia Valero welcomed the public to this community police awareness event, meeting officers from the Department and the other law enforcement and emergency service provider agencies who attended the event.
Chief Richard Griffin shared the purpose of National Night Out. “ The first Tuesday in August, law enforcement promotes police community partnership and neighborhood camaraderie. The annual event and Crescent City's second National Night Out, since the Pandemic. Retired Chief Doug Plack introduced National Night Out some some years back.” Chief Griffin recognized all who provided fun, food and prizes, including Wal-Mart store #1910 which donated a baker’s dozen bicycles (13 bikes) to the event and Fog Bank clothing donating a dozen backpacks.
Across the country, 17,000 communities serving 38 million neighbors observed National Night Out. 443 cities in California participated in the first Tuesday event in August. The event was established 39 years ago in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania by Matt Peskin.