SALISBURY, N.C. (July 27, 2026) – The City of Salisbury and the Salisbury Police Department will celebrate the 43rd annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bell Tower Green. Everyone is invited to participate, and to meet and interact with Police Department staff.
The celebration will include free food, music and activities for all ages. Community organizations specializing in health, education and other resources will also be on hand. Neighborhood associations, community groups and homeowner associations are welcome to participate.
Salisbury Transit will provide free bus transportation to the event. Riders will not be charged after 4 p.m., and all routes will leave the park by 7:30 p.m.
In support of this community event, the Salisbury City Council meeting scheduled for the same date will begin early at 3 p.m., allowing Council members to attend the event after the meeting has been adjourned.
National Night Out, founded in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, is a nationwide initiative that strengthens police-community partnerships and neighborhood connections. The evening promotes engagement and safety awareness, and highlights local law enforcement programs such as neighborhood watch and crime prevention efforts.
Neighborhoods interested in hosting a table or display at Bell Tower Green may contact the Community Engagement Department at engagement@salisburync.gov. For general event information, contact Michael Brooks at michael.brooks@salisburync.gov or (704) 638-5220.
The City of Salisbury is located in the heart of the Piedmont region of North Carolina, midway between Charlotte and Greensboro. Salisbury is the county seat of Rowan County and provides a full range of municipal services, including law enforcement, fire service protection, zoning and code enforcement, and water and sewer systems. For more information regarding the City of Salisbury and its services and departments, please visit www.salisburync.gov.
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