LEWISTON — The city of Lewiston will host its annual National Night Out, supported and funded by the Lewiston Police Athletic League, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Marcotte Park.

The purpose of the free event is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and to send a strong message that neighborhoods are united.

The event will consist of numerous activities and entertainment including music, a presentation by Mr. Drew and His Animals TOO and food provided and grilled by Walmart.

There will also be multi-department municipal vehicles for children to enjoy, including the Lewiston Police Department’s rolling tank and robo, as well as an obstacle course and bounce house.

The 32nd Annual National Night Out will be celebrated across the country on Aug. 4 serving as a creative crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit crime prevention organization that works in cooperation with thousands of crime watch groups and law enforcement agencies across the U.S.