GARDEN GROVE police will have their National Night Out on Aug. 8 (GGPD photo).
The annual National Night Out will be coming to West Orange County cities on Thursday, Aug. 8. Here’s what’s planned in our communities, featuring police departments in our area.
Garden Grove: The Big Strawberry’s event will be from 5-8 p.m. in front of the Public Safety Building, 11301 Acacia Parkway.
Featured will be demonstrations, games, prizes and information about resources available to the community.
Because of construction on the new police headquarters building, parking in the Civic Center area will be a bit different than in previous years,
Free parking will be available at the Community Meeting Center, Garden Grove High School, Healthy Aging Center Acacia, First Baptist Church and SteelCraft Garden Grove.
Huntington Beach: The HBPD’s event will include an open house at its headquarters at 2000 Main St. It will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m.
There will be informational booths and giveaways, a “touch-a-truck” event, public safety vehicles, a bounce house, petting zoo, raffle prizes, food trucks (food for purchase), arts and crafts and demonstrations.
Westminster: The WPD will be staging its event from 5-8 p.m. in the Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd. There will be live entertainment, food, games and activities. Agency vehicles will be on display, there will be a “K-9” dragon and more.
Some cities – such as Anaheim – will be holding their events on Tuesday, Aug. 6.