Pelham celebrates community and connection at annual National Night Out
Published 4:36 pm Friday, October 10, 2025
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
Pelham Police Department hosted its annual National Night out event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park, bringing together hundreds of fellow first responders and Pelham residents in an evening of experiential learning and community connection. (For the Reporter/Tracy Wood Franklin)
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By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer
PELHAM – Despite a touch of October chill, Pelham families gathered in strong numbers for an evening of fun, food and friendship at this year’s National Night Out, held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Pelham City Park.
More than 500 residents came out to connect with local first responders and explore the vehicles, tools and teamwork that keep their community safe. The event, hosted by the Pelham Police Department, is part of a nationwide initiative designed to strengthen relationships between residents and law enforcement.
“National Night Out is an annual community event designed to bring community members together and foster stronger relationships with local law enforcement,” said Detective Iliana Hayakahua with the Pelham Police Department. “The goal is to create safer neighborhoods and cities.”
Now more than a decade into the tradition, Pelham’s celebration continues to draw families from across the area with interactive displays, activities and free food. Children had the chance to climb a rock wall, play games and get hands-on experience exploring police and fire vehicles—including motorcycles, fire trucks, a hazmat truck and the Tactical Unit Command Center.
Parents connected with community organizations from across Pelham and Shelby County, learning about local resources and safety programs.
“Events like this create a valuable space for open, positive interaction between law enforcement and the community,” Hayakahua said. “They help build trust, break down barriers and show that the Pelham Police Department is here to support, protect and engage with residents not just in emergencies, but as active members of the community.”
This year’s National Night Out featured a free hot dog supper provided by Church of the Highlands Riverchase Campus and First Baptist Church of Pelham, with soft drinks donated by Colonial Pipeline Co.
“Pelham’s National Night Out is truly a community-wide effort, and we’re grateful for the support of our partners who have pitched in year after year,” said Gina Womack, acting communications manager for the city of Pelham. “Our goal is simple: to give families a free night out to enjoy time together, while also building new friendships and strengthening connections within our community.”
While turnout was slightly lower than previous years due to weather, Hayakahua said the energy and enthusiasm remained high throughout the evening.
“The atmosphere was energetic and family-friendly, with a strong sense of community,” she said. “Despite the weather, people came out to enjoy the activities, meet local first responders and spend quality time together.”
On social media, the Pelham Police Department shared its gratitude to the community.
“We had such a great time meeting so many amazing people from the Pelham community and beyond. Events like this remind us what makes Pelham so special: our people… Until next year, Pelham, stay safe, stay connected and thank you for making this year’s National Night Out one to remember.”
As the evening wrapped up, Hayakahua said she hoped families left feeling both encouraged and connected.
“We want them to know that the Pelham Police Department is not just here to serve, but to build lasting relationships and support the community in all aspects of life,” she said.
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