Beverly Hills to Host National Night Out

Local preparations are underway for National Night Out in Beverly Hills.

Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch said it is important that the city celebrates the nationwide event.

"National Night is really a citywide block party,” Mirisch said. "It's an opportunity for residents to discuss safety issues with neighbors and first responders in a friendly setting, before there is a disaster and, therefore, helps prepare all of us for a real emergency."

National Night Out will feature local food trucks this year, including Joe’s Pizza, the Kosher Palate, Pie n’ Burger, and Sprinkles.

There will also be storytelling and campfire songs, thanks to the Beverly Hills Library, as well as health screenings and safety information and information about how to prevent crimes.

Free parking will be available in the Crescent Drive and Rexford Drive public parking structures as well.

The event will take place on Rexford Drive between the Fire Department and the Library, and the street will be closed in honor of the celebration.

The Beverly Hills Police Department, Beverly Hills Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, Library and Community Services are all sponsoring the event.

National Night Out is scheduled to take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

To find out more information, send an email to bhpdinfo@beverlyhills.org.