As demonstrated by Julia Schroetlin with a bright yellow hula hoop given out by Black Hills Energy, the Aug. 6 National Night Out was nothing but fun. Holyoke Police Department organized the second annual event to bring together law enforcement and community members in an old-fashioned block party. Holyoke City Park was filled with booths, games, food and more for an enjoyable summer evening. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Sujey Bustillos, at left, and Dayami Trejo snag a chance to hold a pair of chickens at the Frenchman Creek Petting Zoo, which was sponsored by First Pioneer National Bank at Holyoke City Park. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
Fun all around
Nothing says community quite like a citywide party with plenty of food, games and fun.
Holyoke joined other cities across the country for National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6, as a way to enhance relationships between neighbors and law enforcement.
Approximately 400-500 people filled Holyoke City Park for the event, which was organized by Holyoke Police Department in partnership with Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and Star 92.3.
Activities ranged from a street dance and barbecue dinner to a water fight and bounce house. Law enforcement and first responder crews were also on hand to give tours of emergency vehicles.