National Night Out Against Crime Kick-Off Party, Aug 2 Kick-off precedes National Night Out Against Crime, Aug 4

KENNER — Everyone is invited to attend the Tenth Annual National Night Out Against Crime Kick-Off Party taking place on Sunday, August 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Treasure Chest Casino.  Join your local law enforcement agencies in promoting crime prevention awareness and neighborhood unity in fighting crime! 

Over 20 agencies at the local, state, and federal levels from southeastern Louisiana will meet on the grounds of the Treasure Chest Casino, bringing their equipment for public display.

As always, there will be exciting entertainment, children’s activities, various displays by law enforcement professionals, a red bean & rice cookoff, live music, and great food—ALL FREE!  This year, the Gashouse Gorillaz will be performing on stage at the Treasure Chest Casino.  Also, fun activities for this year’s event include a splash shack for the kids and demonstrations by the Kenner Police Department K-9 Unit and the Kenner Fire Department.   

The Kick-Off Party is a prelude to the 26th Annual National Night Out Against Crime, which Kenner will observe with the rest of the country on the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 2009.  Citizens can help us celebrate this event in a variety of ways, such as having a block party, a cookout, flashlight walks, or by sitting on their front porch with their lights on – a symbol that has become a tradition over the years.  Those organizing parties or gatherings on August 4 are encouraged to call the Kenner Police Department to have officers visit their neighborhoods. 

More Information: Contact the KPD Community Relations Division at 712-2294 or nguggenheim@kennerpd.com to learn more about the kick-off party, to register a party for National Night Out or to start a Neighborhood Watch group.