Lakeport holds National Night Out celebration

By Elizabeth Larson | Oct. 4, 2023
The National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Lakeport, California, took place in Library Park. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Community members and neighbors came out on Tuesday to take part in Lakeport’s National Night Out event.

Library Park was filled with activities, colorful bicycles and booths from many nonprofit organizations and agencies during the event, which began Tuesday afternoon and continued into the evening.

Police Chief Brad Ramussen at the National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Lakeport, California. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

The Lakeport City Council had canceled its regular Tuesday night meeting so council members and staff could participate in the event.

Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen and his staff were on hand — along with K9 Officer Olin — to meet with community members.

Lakeport Police officers prepare to lead the children’s bike parade at the National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Lakeport, California. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

There were opportunities to learn about agencies and organizations that serve the community, with booths lined up around the park offering information and swag.

There also were plenty of raffle tickets and prizes.

Children take part in the bike parade at the National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Lakeport, California. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.


It was topped off by a bike parade of children who had decorated their bikes for a circuit around the park.

This was the event’s second year back since the COVID-19 pandemic had caused it to be canceled.

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Lakeport Police officers along with K9 Officer Olin at the National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Lakeport, California. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.