Block parties and cookouts are being held in neighborhoods throughout Minnesota as part of National Night Out.

National Night Out is billed as a way to increase crime awareness and give neighbors a chance to stand together against crime.

Locally, Breckenridge will host it's second annual National Night Out tonight.  Events will be at the Oxcart Trail Park from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

Some of the events include inflatable games, and pony rides.  There will also be various emergency vehicles on hand.  

There will be free Schwan's Ice Cream, raffles, and bike helmet giveaways.