Registration Now Underway in Sioux Falls for ‘National Night Out’

The city of Sioux Falls is once again in the planning stages for "National Night Out," which is coming up in early August.

What is National Night Out?

It's a yearly event that takes place nationwide on August 5th. National Night Out aims to gather together as a community, celebrate what makes your neighborhood unique, and give people the opportunity to get to know your neighbors a little better.

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Right now, Sioux Falls is issuing an open call for neighborhoods throughout the Sioux Empire to register for this year’s National Night Out event. The registration period is open now through Thursday, (July 24).

According to Dakota News Now, it's just not neighbors getting together, often times first responders from area police and fire departments, along with EMTs and paramedics, will tag along during National Night Out by stopping by various neighborhood gatherings to join in the fun.

Here in Sioux Falls on National Night Out, the city will waive the fee associated with  reserving a city park for an event. However, reserving park space is on a first come first serve basis and based on availability.

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Another thing the city does in celebration of National Night Out is to make street closures free of charge that evening for neighborhood events. But, should you need a a barricade that night, be advised that the expense will need to be paid by the group hosting the event.

Interested in hosting a neighborhood event for National Night Out this year?

Here's what you need to do: either call or email Officer Kyle Johnson at 605-978-6866, or contact him via email at kyle.johnson@Siouxfalls.gov.

Source: Dakota News Now