A celebration will be held in Whitmore Park on Tuesday, August 2 for National Night Out designed to bring the community together to reduce local crime.
Held from 5 to 8 p.m., the event will feature games and activities, free food, displays of police vehicles such as the SWAT armored vehicle and demonstrations by the Ceres Police canine unit. Modesto Fire personnel will also be on hand showing off the equipment. The Sheriff’s Department’s Air-101 helicopter will also fly over at some point during the event.
Free food and drinks will be provided, including hot dogs and chips and drinks donated by Cost Less Foods and Pepsi. Kona Ice will offer ice refreshments. Starbucks will also offer refreshments and Loza’s will offer dessert. Home Depot will be on hand to provide youth activities and inflatable bounce houses will be available for the kids. Cornhole tables and live music will also be part of the fun.
National Night Out is held annually in many cities to focus on crime prevention in the community. The program began in August 1984 and has since grown to include millions of participants nationwide.
The event is usually held on the first Tuesday in August in most communities.
The Ceres Police Department praised its partners, which include Mr. Taquito, Starbucks, Pepsi, Cost Less Foods, Kona Ice, Home Depot, Loza Restaurant, Ceres Lions Club, Sam’s Café and George’s Gas and Grill, to enhance the event.
