It’s Like a Going Away Party for Crime in Our Community!
August 4th | 3:00PM - 8:00PM | Festival Park
Welcome to our biggest and best National Night Out event ever! This year, we proudly feature:
- Live music
- Giveaways
- Food trucks
- Bounce houses
- Drone demonstrations
- Free popcorn, cotton candy and sno-cones
- Petting zoo
- Gamer Bus
- Health screenings and more
There’s something for everyone. Please join us!
The Main Event
August 4th | 3:00PM - 8:00PM | Festival Park
Don't miss a thing! Check out the event map to see where everything is located at this year's National Night Out – vendors, music, entertainment, and more. We can't wait to see you there!
The Schedule
3PM
- Opening Ceremony
- Presentation of Colors (I.C. Norcom H.S. NJROTC)
- National Anthem
3:15PM
Opening Remarks by:
- The Honorable Shannon Glover, Mayor
- Mr. Steven Carter, City Manager
- Chief of Police, Stephen Jenkins
3:30PM
Presentation of the Proclamation
3:45PM - 8:00PM
- Let the fun begin!
- Music by RaJazz
- Raffles
- Food
- Car show
- Demos
- Vendors
- Resources and giveaways
Food and Entertainment
Food trucks
Meet the Mounted Patrol Horses
Public Safety Mobile Command Vehicle, Police Motors, Police SWAT Vehicle and Fire Trucks
Petting zoo
Bounce houses and slide
Gamer Bus
Family Fun
Free cotton candy, popcorn & sno-cones
Free raffles for great prizes
Free bounce houses & face painting
Cornhole, giant Jenga, checkers, Connect Four, and other games
Touch-a-truck – check out emergency vehicles
Mascot photo opportunities
Community Resources
Mental Health Resources
Social Services Resources
Housing Resources in Portsmouth
Safety Town – learn all about bicycle and pedestrian safety
Health and safety information from our friends at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
Project 365
National Night Out is only one night – so what about the other 364 days of the year? Project 365 encourages communities to work together with local law enforcement throughout the year to build a safer, more caring community.