The Drake Neighborhood is celebrating National Night Out today, Aug. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Drake Park. National Night Out, a campaign designed to strengthen neighborhood and police partnerships, happens every year on the first Tuesday in August.

Law enforcement officers invite you to turn on your porch lights, bring the family, and join neighbors at Drake Park for this annual community-building event. You’ll get to meet Drake neighborhood leaders and public safety officers, not to mention enjoy games, music, fun, and food with Drake neighborhood residents. Police officers will be grilling up burgers and serving lemonade, all for free.

The event is open to the public and brought to you by the Drake Neighborhood Association and sponsors, including Sonic Factory Studios, CopyCat Prints, and Bank Iowa.

Ryan Arnold, Neighborhood and Community Engagement Manager