Celebrate National Night Out 2026 with MPD!
National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, that takes place annually on the first Tuesday in August. Each year, the Metropolitan Police Department actively joins thousands of DC residents, DC government & nonprofit agencies, and other community leaders to celebrate National Night Out. From community cookouts to open houses – block parties, candlelight vigils and athletic events – DC is geared up for its annual celebration of America’s Night Out Against Crime. In addition to the numerous activities at the kickoff event, communities across DC – in all seven police districts – have scheduled NNO events during the late afternoon and evening hours.
CITYWIDE KICKOFF!
Alethia Tanner Park
227 Harry Thomas Way, NE
Here are the locations for this year's National Night Out Tuesday, August 4, 2026:
| District | Location | Time | Ward | PSA |
| First | Old Auto Zone 1207 H Street NE |
5–8 pm | 6 | 104 |
| Second | Guy Mason Recreation Center 3600 Calvert Street, NW |
5–8 pm | 3 | 204 |
| Third | Kennedy Recreation Center 1401 Seventh Street, NW |
5–8 pm | 2 | 308 |
| Fourth | Hamilton Park 1340 Hamilton Street, NW |
4–7 pm | 4 | 403 |
| Fifth | Alethia Tanner Park 227 Harry Thomas Way, NE |
5–7 pm | 5 | 501 |
| Sixth | Corner of Eastern Avenue, NE and MD Route 704 |
4–7 pm | 7 | 608 |
| Seventh | Mary Virginia Merrick Center 4275 4th Street, SE |
4–7 pm | 8 | 708 |
The National Night Out campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from 9,500 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
If you have any questions or want more information about any National Night Out events, please contact:
Tia Ellis
Community Outreach Supervisor
(202) 421-5564 (cell)
[email protected]