First Posted: 7/15/2014
The Duryea, Avoca and Dupont Crime Watch units will hold a National Night Out from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Healey Memorial Playground, Foote Avenue, Duryea.
Kick off parade begins at 2 p.m. at the Polish Club in Dupont proceeding to the Duryea Borough Building where anyone interested in walking to the playground to finish the parade route is welcome.
Events include police demonstrations, guest speakers, face painting, games, music, food and much more.
National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and local law enforcement partners, and to heighten crime prevention awareness.
The event is coordinated by the Duryea, Avoca and Dupont Neighborhood Crime Watch in partnership with Duryea, Avoca and Dupont Police Departments, Fire and Rescue, Parks and Recreation, Development Services and many more.
