National Night Out Block Party to be held in Providence park Tuesday

The free National Night Out Block Party will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in Providence's Knickerbocker Park. The new park is at 10695 Dorrell Lane.

The event will feature exhibits, information and demonstrations from area first responders and a display of vehicles and a helicopter.

Festivities will include video games through Game Truck of Las Vegas, a DJ, volleyball, soccer and an appearance by P.D. the Providence dog mascot.

Farmers Insurance will provide free Kid ID Kits, and Planet Interactive will operate a fire truck slide and Sticky Drag Race where participants race in shoes fastened to a special race track.

During the event, the new PART Campaign, Prevent Any Road Tragedy, will be introduced. It is a local traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of fatalities and injuries on community roadways and thoroughfares. Mobilization efforts will run Aug. 7-21.

Event attendees also are encouraged to bring new and gently used books for Spread the Word Nevada. The nonprofit organization promotes literacy in Nevada.

National Night Out events are held annually throughout the country. The National Night Out Block Party at Providence is presented by the Providence Master Homeowners Association and Providence Master Planned Community.

For information, call the Providence Master Homeowners Association at 702-216-2020.