On the first Tuesday of every August, residents across Oakland cordon off their streets for three hours to connect with their neighbors for National Night Out.
This year’s event boasted over 200 registered block parties from West Oakland to deep East Oakland, according to a press release from the city. Mayor Barbara Lee, Police Chief Floyd Mitchell, and other city officials visited several parties throughout the evening to meet residents and answer their questions.
The Oaklandside stopped by four block parties in deep East Oakland, Oak Knoll, Grand Lake, and Lakeshore. Residents at each event told us National Night Out plays a major role in promoting a sense of belonging among neighbors and improving public safety…