The 40th annual National Night Out is being held on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Herman Park.

The event is hosted by the Goldsboro Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.

National Night Out promotes police and community partnerships and enhances the relationship between neighborhoods. It also provides an opportunity to bring law enforcement and the members of the community together under positive circumstances.

Goldsboro is one of 162 cities in North Carolina that hosts a National Night Out event. To learn more about National Night Out visit natw.org.