Free food and fun at Ewing’s National Night Out Aug. 5
The Ewing Township Police Department will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The event will be held in Ewing Veterans Park at the township municipal site.
The annual evening of family-friendly festivities aims to strengthen community ties and encourage positive relationships between residents and public safety officials. The local celebration is expected to be one of Ewing’s largest to date, organizers said.
In addition to meeting Ewing police officers, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel, attendees can enjoy free food while supplies last—including burgers, hot dogs, pizza and Rita’s water ice.
Children’s activities will include games, giveaways, bounce houses, a photo booth and a “touch-a-truck” area with emergency vehicles on display.
The event will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Park, located behind the Ewing Municipal Complex at the rear of Graphics Drive and Jake Garzio Drive. Community organizations and vendors will also be on hand to share information and resources.
National Night Out began in 1984 as a grassroots initiative to promote neighborhood safety and cooperation with law enforcement. Founded by the nonprofit National Association of Town Watch, the program originally encouraged residents to turn on porch lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors.
It has since grown into a nationwide event involving millions of people across all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases around the world.
Ewing has participated in National Night Out for many years, with its event growing steadily to include expanded activities, food offerings and community involvement.
National Night Out is observed annually on the first Tuesday in August and is designed to promote partnerships between police and the communities they serve.
