The Elkhart Police Department is joining National Night Out.

It’s with law enforcement agencies across the country.

The Night Out Event will happen on Aug. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Central Green in downtown Elkhart.

The police department says that there will be free food, inflatables, animal encounters, a K9 demonstration and more.

National Night Out happens annually, to promote a police-community partnership and make neighborhoods safer.

The Elkhart Night Out event will have community service organizations and vendors at the event.

All members of the community are invited to come.

National Night Out events are also planned in South Bend and Mishawaka.