National Night Out - The Rider Newspaper

The National Night Out is an event held on the first Tuesday each August and has rides, food trucks, a car show, music and more. This year, the event was held at Edinburg Municipal Park. RAMIRO CASTRO JR./THE RIDER PHOTOS

UTRGV Ballet Folklórico dancers perform a routine under the pavilion Tuesday during the 26th Annual National Night Out event at the Edinburg Municipal Park.

Hundreds of children line up for backpacks and school supplies provided by the City of Edinburg Police Department, as Sparky the Fire Dog makes sure everyone stays in line.

City of Edinburg Stormwater Specialist mascot Aguas waves at people during the 26th Annual National Night Out Tuesday at the Edinburg Municipal Park. The event is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood fellowship.

A woman watches a local group of luchadores entertain the crowd Tuesday during the 26th Annual National Night Out. The event is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood fellowship and took place at the Edinburg Municipal Park.