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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026

On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Union City's neighborhoods are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the "43rd Annual NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" (NNO 2026) to promote police-community partnerships; crime, drug, and violence prevention; safety; and neighborhood unity.

National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), and co-sponsored locally by UCPD, will involve over 16,500 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canadian cities, and military bases around the world. NNO 2026 corporate sponsors are, ADT, Associa, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, NATW, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, and co-sponsored locally by Participants Include:
Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, Alameda County EMS Agency, Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD), Alameda County Public Health, Alameda County Water District, Alameda County WIC Program, Amor Sports Inc., AT&T, Bay Area Community Health, Bay Bombs Car Club, California Highway Patrol (CHP–Hayward), Centro de Servicios, City of Union City, Claudia Paez Mobile Notary, Comic & Figure Addicts, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, Falck Alameda–Northern California Ambulance, Friends of Falun Gong, Golden Nail Bar, Heart of the Bay Christian Center, Heritage Baptist Church–San Leandro, ICelebration, Kaiser Permanente National Security Operations, K On The Go, KeyPoint Credit Union, Kin-Yoobi Con 2026/Game-Zone Recreation, Krispy Kreme Donuts, Little People Preschool (Apostolic Church), Mad Creationz, Masjid Huda, NAMI Alameda County, New Haven Schools Foundation, New Haven Unified School District, Office of Assemblymember Liz Ortega, Office of State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab, On Lok, Public Safety Working Group (PSWG), Round Table Pizza Union City, SAFE Kids–Alameda County EMS, SouthEast Bay Pediatric Medical Group, Sparq Marketing, The Grubb Company, The Plus Print LLC, Tri-CED, U.C. Real United, U-Haul, U.S. Army Fremont Recruiting Center, UC CERT, UC Christian Academy, UC City Council, UC Community and Recreation Services (CRS), UC Human Relations Committee (HRC), UC Human Resources Department, Union City Family Center, Union City Library, Union City Modern Dentistry, Union City Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry, Union City Transit, and Union City Youth Soccer League.

This impressive and diverse list of participants demonstrates the community’s ongoing commitment to safety, service, and connection.
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Special Thanks to Our Financial and Product Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors whose generous contributions have helped make this year’s National Night Out possible:

PLATINUM TIER SPONSORS:
• American Endowment Foundation
• Cobalt
• Fremont Bank
• Office of Supervisor Elisa Márquez (Alameda County)
• Texas Roadhouse (Union City)
• Starbucks
• Walmart


GOLD TIER SPONSORS:
• Gurdwara Sahib Fremont
• UC Lions Club
• UC Police Officers Association
• The Plus Print LLC


SILVER TIER SPONSORS:
• East Bay Landscaping
• Don Julio's Taqueria
• Kaiser Permanente
• Union Landing Property Owners Association


BRONZE TIER SPONSORS and PARTNERS:
• American Licorice Company
• AM Party Rentals
• Choice Sports Cards
• Columbia Sportswear Employee Store in Union City
• Costco
• Gerry's Grill
• Halo Promotional Products
• Heritage Baptist Church (San Leandro)
• Inderjit Chatha
• I Celebration Party Rentals
• KeyPoint Credit Union
• Knights of Columbus Council 8627
• Krispy Kreme Donuts
• Kona Ice of North Fremont
• Lucky
• Kaiser Permanente
• Knights of Columbus Council 8627
• Krispy Kreme Donuts
• Sparq Marketing
• The Friendly Bounce House Rentals
• Union City Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry
• U-Haul
• Video Only
Their support has enabled us to provide an inclusive, engaging event for families, children, and neighbors throughout Union City.

National Night Out Aims to:
Raise awareness about crime and drug prevention
Encourage local participation in anti-crime initiatives
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relationships
Send a message to criminals that our neighborhoods are united and standing strong

Join us at the Union Landing Shopping Center (Walmart Parking Lot (right-hand side of the store)
30600 Dyer, Union City, CA 94587.

From 4 PM to 8 PM on August 5th, the Union City Police Department encourages residents in neighborhoods throughout Union City to lock their doors and show their support for this event by spending the evening outside with their neighbors, community groups, and public safety officers.

What to Expect:
Live Music & Entertainment
Delicious Food
Meet Your First Responders – UCPD, CHP, ACFD, Alameda County Public Health, and City Officials
Explore Specialty Vehicles – SWAT Truck, Mobile Command Vehicle, Drones, Robots & More!

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Union Landing Shopping Center (Walmart Parking Lot - 30600 Dyer, Union City, CA 94587

The Union City Police Department is excited to announce its 2026 National Night Out celebration, set to take place at a vibrant new location designed to bring the community together for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and family-friendly fun.
Guests will enjoy delicious food and family-friendly activities, including the official “Block Party BBQ” from Texas Roadhouse and the refreshing “Block Party Refresher” iced beverage from Starbucks.
Additional food and treats will be available at special event pricing from vendors such as Don Julio’s Taqueria, and Kona Ice of North Fremont. Attendees can also enjoy complimentary samples from participating product vendors throughout the event.

But that’s not all! We’re helping local children prepare for the new school year with school supplies and special surprises. Bring the entire family—you won’t want to miss this exciting event!

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and community partners, admission to this event is free for everyone.
Bay Area news crews and reporters are invited to attend and cover the event. To arrange an interview before or during the event, please contact:
PIO Sgt. Brandon Hayward
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 510-714-1694

Please feel free to contact Sgt. Hayward by email or telephone with any media-related questions.
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