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Davidson’s National Night Out – October 1
Local first responders at the 2023 National Night Out at Roosevelt Wilson Park
The Town of Davidson National Night Out event will include food, games (dunk tank, scavenger hunt, and more), performances by local artists, and the opportunity to mingle with friends and neighbors. This year’s event will feature a special EV Village with a variety of electric vehicles on display including the Police Department’s new Ford F150 Lightning.
Note: the location for this year’s event.
The Davidson Police Department, Davidson Fire Department, North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers, and other participants will be in attendance handing out information, materials, and ‘swag’ to those who attend.
Volunteer Opportunities: There are opportunities to volunteer for National Night Out! More information will be announced soon.
Event Sponsorship: Join us in sponsoring the 2024 National Night Out for a safer, connected community. Your support will make a lasting impact!
Many thanks to our 2023 National Night Out sponsors: Alliance Health; Brickhouse Tavern; Carrburritos; CBS: Cypress Benefit Solutions; Copeland Richards, Attorneys at Law; Famous Toastery; GoCoastGuard.com; Goff Choice Properties; Kindred; Roger O’Connell; and Whole Pet Veterinary Hospital: Davidson.
About National Night Out
National Night Out events began in Davidson on August 1, 2006, spearheaded by the Davidson African American Coalition under the leadership of Dora DuBose, Chair, and in partnership with the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department. She proposed plans for a local National Night Out with the support of the Davidson Police Department. The first events were held at the Ada Jenkins Center, and since then, most events have been held at the Roosevelt Wilson Park located in the West Davidson neighborhood, a historically African-American neighborhood. The annual celebration has grown each year and includes food, activities, and fun for all ages. The event is sponsored by the Davidson Police Department and North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers.
National Night Out was first established in 1984 by Matt Peskin of the National Association of Town Watch to improve police-community relationships, increase crime prevention awareness, and strengthen neighborhood camaraderie. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department originally partnered with police departments and neighborhood organizations in the inner city and town neighborhoods to sponsor the program.