Princeton National Night Out set Aug. 6

Police, park district to sponsor free event

Spectators watch drone demonstrations during the National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 at Zearing Park in Princeton. — Spectators watch drone demonstrations Aug. 1, 2023, during the National Night Out event at Zearing Park in Princeton. The 2024 event also has drone demonstrations scheduled. (Scott Anderson)

July 26, 2024 at 2:34 am CDT

The Princeton Police Department and Princeton Park District are teaming up Tuesday, Aug. 6, to host National Night Out at Zearing Park.

The two entities are coming together in recognition of America’s Night Out Against Crime.

The event will be from 5 to 8 p.m., with hot dogs, chips and water served to attendees.

There will be a visit from the Life Flight helicopter 5 to 5:30 p.m., a K-9 demonstration at 6:30 p.m., a drone demonstration, face painting, a blood drive, tours of emergency vehicles and Mr. Cinnamon the Balloon Twister.

Several community partners and sponsors also contributed to the event.