PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth is getting ready for its annual National Night Out event in August.

The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 3-8 p.m. at Festival Park in Portsmouth.

During the event, people will be able to enjoy free health screenings, community resources, live music from the Tidewater Drive Band, giveaways and more all with the Portsmouth Police Department.

The National Night Out event, which was first established in 1984, aims to promote police-community partnerships and has events throughout all 50 states. According to the city, Portsmouth has participated since its inception and has even placed 7th in the nation in 2022.

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