Neighborhoods across The American Dream City celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Some neighborhoods, such as Shorewood Estates near Lake Arlington, celebrated the 35th anniversary of National Night Out with block parties featuring potluck dishes, children's activities and the chance to meet with Arlington public safety officials. Residents at the Stagecoach Estates in south Arlington, had a little help with their gathering thanks to the City's Block Party Trailer.

"It's really an opportunity for us not only have parties in our neighborhood, but for everybody to have a party at the same time," Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson said. "It just kind of shows solidarity from neighborhood to neighborhood, no matter where you are in our community, that relationships matter."