On Tuesday, Aug. 4 the Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester Police Departments will celebrate the annual National Night Out Against Crime. The event will take place on the grounds of the Old Rochester Regional High School from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Also, members of the tri-town Fire and EMS departments, the Marion Harbormaster Department and Marion Recreation Department will attend. The Southeastern Law Enforcement Council will have representation from their search and rescue and SWAT divisions.

National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event which is designed to encourage camaraderie between citizens and local first responders.

Admission is free. There will be free face painting and an inflatable moonwalk for children. Limited food and beverages are being provided by local vendors in collaboration with the hosting departments.

This year, there will also be a raffle for a pair of Boston Red Sox tickets being donated by Disaster Specialists.

Sponsors of this year’s event are: Tedeschi Food Mart, On the Go, Perry’s Ice Cream, and First Citizens Federal Credit Union.