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National Night Out Tonight At Rocky Point Park

Fireworks are scheduled to begin at National Night Out in Warwick at 9 p.m.

WARWICK, RI — The Warwick Police Department’s National Night Out returns tonight at Rocky Point Park, 3 p.m. with with K-9 Charley, SWAT and jaws of life demos, Touch-a-Truck, vintage police cars, food trucks, and arts & craft Vendors, ending at 9 p.m. with fireworks.

This is first time that National Night Out has been hosted at the spacious, scenic and historic Rocky Point Park.

The event, designed to bring law enforcement together with members of the community, especially children, is free.

The event is the creation of the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), intended to bring attention to local anti-crime programs, strengthen the relationship among and between community groups and law enforcement, foster a sense of community and bring attention to anti-drug and crime prevention efforts.

More than 30 million people across the country participate in the event each year, according to (NATW).

Events include:

  • Police Honor Guard
  • US Naval Sea Cadets Honor Guard
  • K9 Unit Demonstration
  • Oakland Beach/Buttonwoods/Norwood

Crime Watches

  • Face Painting
  • Fire Department Smoke House
  • Jaws-of-Life Demonstration
  • Officer Friendly/McGruff
  • DJDon’t Text/Don’t Drink Crash Vehicle
  • Vintage Police Cars
The event is sponsored by the Warwick Police Department, We Be Jammin’, City of Warwick, Police Athletic League and Warwick Police Department Citizens Police Academy alumni.
Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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