Maybe your neighborhood participates in National Night Out, an annual event that falls on the first Tuesday in August. This community-building campaign promotes partnerships between police and community members. It’s also a chance to bolster neighborhood camaraderie, so make sure you have your lawn chairs and cooler ready come August 2.

Local businesses can get in on the fanfare by providing promotional products people can use at block parties. Law enforcement agencies and civic groups can also use promotional items to build relationships with community members.

In this issue of Promotional Consultant Today, we’ve rounded up a few ideas to commemorate National Night Out on August 2.

Plan For This Promo:
What: National Night Out (August 2)
When: August

Scooping Up Fun

When ice cream trucks meander through neighborhoods or ice cream shops set up booths for National Night Out, the Sundae Ice Cream Scoop makes a useful giveaway. Each scoop is individually bagged and safe to run through the dishwasher.

Beacon Promotions, Inc. / PPAI 113702, S10 / www.beaconpromotions.com

A Magnetic Message

Local law enforcement agencies can make sure their message sticks around with the Stop Sign Magnet. The magnets are made in the United States and keep important contact information visible in community households.

The Magnet Group / PPAI 338534, S11 / www.themagnetgroup.com

Play Ball

Brands can bring the fun to block parties with the Pro Pitch Baseball Challenge. This easy-to-assemble game will be a hit for National Night Out and then packs up for parties, tailgating and other events. It includes a carrying bag, four inflatable baseballs and a ball pump.

AAA Innovations / PPAI 110972, S4 / www.aaainnovations.com

Sip Stylishly

When neighbors gather for National Night Out, the Metallic Neoprene Slim Seltzer Coolie keeps an organization’s name visible. Designed to fit all brands of slim seltzer cans and bottles, it’s available in metallic silver, rose gold and light gold.

BEST Promotions USA, LLC / PPAI 461689, S4 / www.bestpromotionsusa.com

Color Me Excited

On National Night Out meet-and-greets, police officers can give the youngest community members the Police Officers Activity Book. It includes 20 pages of lessons and activities and features a logo on the front page.

Fields Manufacturing / PPAI 111951, S8 / www.fieldsmfg.com