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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Million of people across the country will gathered tonight to take part in the 22nd annual National Night Out Against Crime.
Here in Utah, residents are invited to come out tonight and take part several events going on around the state.
National Project coordinator Matt Peskin says this is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.
Event promoters say National Night Out is an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other so they can better recognize suspicious behavior in their neighborhoods.
For more information, call local police or visit the Web site http://www.nationalnightout.org.
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Events happening tonight in Utah communities:
Salt Lake City:
- The west side precinct will host representatives from agencies that deal with safety, prevention and preparedness in their building at 1040 West 700 South.
- A parade beginning at five p-m will lead into the precinct from 1179 South Navajo Street.
- A fair at the Boys and Girls Club at 968 East 2225 South from four to six p-m
- Ice cream social in east Liberty Park from 7:30 to nine p-m.
West Valley City:
- Neighborhoods will host at least 60 block parties. South Salt Lake:
- Police department will hold a community party at Fitt's Park, located at 3050 South 500 East, from six p-m to dark.
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