It’s time for us to come together as a nation and a community to stop the violence in our communities and to foster a better understanding of our fellow man.

  It has been a rough year for our communities and for law enforcement officers here in Louisiana and around the country.  On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, residents throughout Lafayette Parish are joining forces with the Lafayette Police Department, the Lafayette Sheriff’s Office, The Lafayette Fire Department and thousands of communities nationwide for the“Annual National Night Out.” from 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm at Martin Luther King Center.

 This event will include music, entertainment, food, games and displays by the Lafayette Fire Department, the Lafayette Sheriff’s Office, the Lafayette Police Department SWAT Team, Horse Patrol, Motorcycle Unit, and the Police Command Bus.  Target, a community partner for the event, will have employees on hand to assist with the event.

There will be events held at the Martin Luther King Center 309 Cora Street in Lafayette, as well as in the Cities of Broussard, Carencro, Youngsville and Duson. All events are free to the public. Plan to attend.

(source:Lafayette Police Department)