Celebrating Community in Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood with National Night Out
August 5th, 2008 Categories: Del Ray
Despite gray skies and ever present humidity, Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood lived up to its well-deserved reputation with a spirited community celebration of “National Night Out”.
Now in its 25th year, National Night Out is a unique neighborhood event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) that is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
With that in mind, the Alexandria’s Sheriff’s Department and the Alexandria Police Department are a viable presence at each gathering.
This year, a newcomer and an absolute hit, was the 17,000 ton armored Humvee like vehicle used by the city’s SWAT teams. Another favorite was K-9 trooper “Ajax”.
Hats off to the folks who serve and protect us! I hope they enjoyed it as much as we did.
Michael
Wonderful time. It was great celebrating with neighbors and friends. Looking forward to next year.
You are so right Edna. And with all the change on our block this year it was a great way to meet new neighbors too. Don’t forget another chance to get together - the chili cook off in October!
Michael
Very very nice! Thanks for sharing
Linda,
It was fun wasn’t it? When they get ready to write the next history of Del Ray, I think our National Night out celebration should get special recognition!
Thanks for stopping by,
Michael