About 900 people attended the Parkrose Heights Neighborhood Party in Knott Park for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4. Among the guests was Portland Mayor Sam Adams, along with Amy Ruiz, his Planning and Sustainability Policy Advisor.
The United Methodist Men of Parkrose United Methodist Church served up 450 hot dogs, plus fruit, bean salad, chips and lemonade. Cha Cha the Clown entertained kids with balloon hats, swords and animals, and face painters also decorated the kids. Everyone enjoyed hanging out in the park and listening to live music from the Insomniacs and the Eric Christopher Band (some even danced).
City Repair's Tea Horse also visited Knott Park. Volunteers set up the huge cloth wings, set out rugs and pillows, and the Tea Horse opened for business, serving free tea and cookies.
Plans are already under way for next year's event.
See pictures of the event here.
