This year’s Flag City Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 5th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Findlay’s Riverside Park west of McManness Avenue.

“Flag City Night Out is a free, family-friendly event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live,” said police officer Brian White.

Flag City Night Out allows the public a chance to interact with safety services (Police, Sheriff, Fire, EMS and others) on a one on one basis and get a look at the equipment they use.

Flag City Night Out also serves to highlight non-profit community programs available in the community and get people in touch with the resources they need.

This year’s event will feature live entertainment, food, demonstrations, children’s activities and train rides.

Area mascots will also be on hand to participate in the Annual Mascot Games, with an intermission for the Police vs. Fire Games where area youth will be paired up with officers and firefighters in a variety of games.

Area non-profit organizations will also be on hand to offer insight into what they do and connect people with resources.

“For those that can’t make it, we encourage you to turn on your porch light with a blue bulb,” police said.

“This is a symbolic gesture to show that you stand unified with area safety services and the fight against crime.”

The rain date is Tuesday, August 12.