National Night Out

Tuesday, Aug. 6

America's night out against crime

Celebrated in Gresham and in thousands of communities around the U.S. National Night Out helps make communities safer by:

• Strengthening neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.
• Sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
• Raising crime and drug prevention awareness.
• Supporting local anti-crime programs.

Gresham Night Out Event

Gresham Arts Plaza

Bring your family and invite your neighbors to celebrate Gresham's Night Out (National Night Out). The City's Fire and Police departments will be on hand showing off some of their equipment and sponsoring free ice cream floats for attendees. Meet your elected officials and play games at this family-friendly event. Hosted by the City and your local first responders. 

How Gresham celebrates National Night Out

• Block parties
• Cookouts
• Visits from Police and Fire
• Parades and exhibits
• Flashlight walks
• Contests
• Youth programs
• Traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils

Register your event

Contact the Neighborhood Services office to find out if there's an event already planned in your neighborhood or to register your event: NeighborhoodServices@GreshamOregon.gov.