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The City of Norcross 1st National Night Out – A Block Party in Thrasher Park!

Come out to Thrasher Park on Aug 7th 4-9PM for Norcross' 1st National Night Out! FREE entertainment for adults & children, hotdogs & drinks, and Child ID/DNA kits. Giveaways, Kids' Fun & SO MUCH MORE!

This blog post was originally published July 29.

The City of Norcross will partner with the Norcross Police Department and Target Corporation on Tuesday, August 7th from 4pm until 9pm for the 1st National Night Out in Thrasher Park.  This event promotes crime prevention and fosters community partnership with our local law enforcement agencies.  Norcross continues to be great and the local organizers of this event want to spread the word and make it even better! 

Please join us at Thrasher Park on Tuesday, August 7th to enjoy:

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  • Free hot dogs and drinks provided by Norcross Masonic Lodge
  • Raffle: 32” Flat Screen TV and Dropcam Wi-Fi Video Camera
  • Door Prize – Gas Grill
  • Several performances by local artists, including B Moe Positive and Power Over Prejudice
  • Kids’ activities include a Magic Show, Story Time, the Inflatable Zoo, face painting, Arts and Crafts, Scavenger Hunt, Hula Hoop Contest, and free pictures with Norcross’ racecar
  • Public safety performances by our Officers
  • Child ID/DNA Kits
  • Live Music with The Two Treys
  • The Whistlestop Farmer’s Market
  • Thrasher Park children’s playground area

A winner for the Project 365 contest will be announced during the event.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Shop the Farmer’s Market then enjoy the festivities while the kids have some last minute back to school fun in the park. Come out and meet your neighbors, while having fun and getting some home safety tips from our sponsors and exhibitors.

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Stop by the Registration table in the park and collect your tickets for a hotdog and drink as well as a chance to win our grand door prize. Door prize winners MUST be present to win. Purchase a raffle ticket  (or several) for a chance to win a 32” flat screen TV – Tickets are $2 for 1 or $5 for 3…you have to be in it to win it!

Over $2,400 was raised from this event and was donated to the Norcross Police Department to help fund special equipment purchases such as Cool Cops, an Anti-theft Program, coloring books and reflective wrist bands for the NNO event.  The Norcross Police Foundation mission is Community Support for Our Officers!

On behalf of The City of Norcross, the Norcross Police Department, and the National Night Out Committee, we appreciate the kind support of all our sponsors and vendors, and special thanks to our National and Local Sponsor Target Corporation Store T098.  Visit our website to see a list of our Sponsors, Exhibitors, Presenters, and more http://norcrosspdfoundation.org/programs/national-night-out/

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