Tuesday, August 4 is nationwide Night Out event, a community event happening across West Seattle and the country aimed at keeping neighborhoods safe.

This is an event where around the city and country, neighborhoods close down their blocks to come together for a community party to celebrate and foster safety in their neighborhoods.

The city usually charges for a permit to close down streets, but on Night Out, it's free.

To register your southwest block, click here. Registration is due by July 31.

This year the Seattle Police Department is using Night Out to thank their strong community partners and organized block watched, according to the police department. Officers will also be out on August 4 to visit neighborhood celebrations.

More information can be found here.