The Pelham Police Department will hold its annual National Night Out on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pelham City Park. The public is invited to attend.
National Night Out is a nationwide initiative that allows community members to meet their first responders in a casual and fun environment. Each year, the Pelham Police Department joins forces with the Pelham Fire Department and at least forty local public safety and non-profit organizations to showcase the resources available to our community. The event features everything from veterans’ groups to health and wellness organizations to family resources.
People will have the chance to view police and fire equipment, including the Pelham Police Department’s crime scene unit, patrol cars, bicycle unit, tactical unit, drone unit, and K-9 unit. The Pelham Fire Department will have a hazmat unit on display, the department’s quint apparatus, and demonstrations and displays on CPR and fire prevention. Helicopters from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Regional Air Medical Services (RAMS) will land on the football field at City Park and be displayed. The National Weather Service, ATF, and DEA will also be on hand.
Children will enjoy a climbing wall operated by Mountain High Outfitters and meet members of the Birmingham Bulls hockey team and the mascot of the Birmingham Squadron’s basketball team, Commander. Music will be provided by 93.3 The River and 98.3 La Jefa.
Once again, the Pelham Police Department is proud to partner with Church of the Highlands and First Baptist Church Pelham to provide a free hot dog supper while supplies last. Service teams from the church will cook hot dogs on-site and hand out a bagged meal for families to enjoy. The Pelham Police Department also appreciates Colonial Pipeline, which donates a large quantity of soft drinks each year, and Coca-Cola United and Milo’s Tea for their support. “We proudly present a 100-percent free evening of entertainment for local families,” said Gina Womack, one of the event’s organizers. “The food, soft drinks, and the activities provided are free.”
Pelham Police Chief Brent Sugg said National Night Out is a highlight of the year for the Pelham Police Department. “Officers will engage with community members in a relaxed, festive environment. We encourage everyone to join us for food, fun, and fellowship with local law enforcement.”
Pelham Fire Chief Mike Reid echoed that sentiment. “We look forward to this event every year to engage and meet our citizens in a fun environment, display our advanced life-saving equipment, and support our police department.”