Reading celebrates National Night Out [Photos]

Reading celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday in City Park with more than 50 community organizations, local businesses andvendors, offering resources, giveaways, demonstrations and activities for all ages.

National Night Out is intended to be a nationwide community-building event that strengthens the partnership between law enforcement and the community while promoting public safety, crime prevention and neighborhood unity.

Kids model their Reading Fire Department hats during National Night Out at City Park in Reading. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

Tristan Benitez, 15, a member of the Reading Police Youth Academy, hands out free hot dogs and hamburgers during National Night Out at City Park in Reading. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

Edward Cruz of the Reading Barber Institute gives a free haircut during National Night Out at City Park in Reading. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

Yvonne Stroman of the Council for Chemical Abuse hands out information during National Night Out at City Park in Reading. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

Children enjoy the inflatable slide during National Night Out at City Park in Reading. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

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Kids model their Reading Fire Department hats during National Night Out at City Park in Reading. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

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