National Night Out 2019 registration is now open

REGISTER YOUR PARTY NOW!

What is National Night Out?

National Night Out has been celebrated across North America on the first Tuesday of August since 1983. It's a day when people hold parties to strengthen community cohesiveness and crime resistance, and get to know their neighbors and their local public safety officials. When neighbors get to know each other, they create more connected and safer communities. Every year, more than 20,000 people in Portland participate. The Office of Community & Civic Life's Community Safety Program has the responsibility for coordinating National Night Out (NNO) in Portland, working in partnership with many participating Bureaus; Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Fire & Rescue, Portland Police Bureau, Portland Bureau of Emergency Communication, and Portland Bureau of Transportation.

When is National Night Out?

• Official date of NNO: August 6th, 2019. Residents and businesses have an option to host parties any day of the week from August 2nd-11th. 

• Registration opens April 22nd, 2019 at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/civic/64974 

• Registration closes July 23rd, 2019.

What are the benefits of registering with the City of Portland for National Night Out?

• Blanket coverage noise waiver for registered parties within the allotted party week.

• Option to receive free "swag" (stickers, tattoos, pencils, and more) to handout during your part

• Option to request visits from public safety personnel and other  city staff (Fire, Police, Community Safety, and more)

• Option to have the Community Safety Program publicizes your party to increase attendance

• Get contacted by your Community Safety Coordinator to arrange swag pick-up, options for lawn signs, receive Community Safety materials and hand outs and more.

Are there any other forms that need to be submitted for hosting a party?

• If you are closing your street for your party, you will need to complete a Street Closure Application with the Portland Bureau of Transportation at:

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/66080 or

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/581942?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

For questions and help completing the Block Party Application forms, contact PBOT 503-823-4003 or pbotblockparty@portlandoregon.gov.

• If you're hosting a party in the park you must comply with Portland Parks & Recreation rules and regulations and complete the  "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT LIMITED USE PERMIT APPLICATION" at:

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/civic/article/728101

For questions about registering a party in the parks call 503-823-2525.

Questions about City of Portland National Night Out Registration? Call 503-823-4064 or email our office Admin KrisAnn Washington at krisann.washington@portlandoregon.gov.