The annual National Night Out event will take place on Main Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, a nationwide event created to reduce crime and unite communities.

This will be an evening for the whole family that will include free games, activities and snacks.

There will be demonstrations and activates by: – The Eufaula Police Department and K9 Unit – McIntosh County Sheriff ’s Department – Corps of Engineers – Eufaula Fire Department – McIntosh Game Wardens and more Presented by Lake Dog K9 Charitable Foundation and the City of Eufaula.

The event is an annual community- building campaign that promotes strong police-first responders- community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our city a safer, more caring place to live and work.

Communities across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and more.