Tuesday is National Night Out, a time when neighbors are encouraged to come together and form alliances to improve their communities and make them safer.

Oct. 1 is National Night Out, and several organizations across San Antonio hosted events to foster community.

Oct. 1st is National Night Out, and several organizations, including the City of San Antonio, are hosting events around the city to foster community.

On Monday, more than 500 San Antonio communities participated in the San Antonio Neighbors Together event, also known as National Night Out.

National Night Out events bring communities around San Antonio and the nation to join forces in creating safer communities for each other.

The City of San Antonio and San Antonio Police Department canceled its “Neighbors Together” night more than a month in advance, due to COVID-19 case numbers. In nearby Converse, the city pushed ahead with its celebrations, though it focused on a central event at North Park, rather than numerous, smaller neighborhood events.