Newarkers will have a chance to interact with first responders from six local agencies during the annual National Night Out celebration next week.
The free festival is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday on Academy Street between Main Street and Delaware Avenue.
Participating agencies include the Newark Police Department, the University of Delaware Police Department, Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company, the UD Emergency Care Unit, Delaware Probation and Parole and Delaware Natural Resources Police. The NPD K-9 unit will give a demonstration, and Aetna firefighters will demonstrate how they rescue people from car crashes. In addition, other equipment and specialized units will be on display.
Attendees will be treated to free food, and the event also includes music, face painting, balloon animals and children’s games.