Communities across the nation will gather for the 33rd Annual National Night Out on Tuesday.

Officials with the Town of Chapel Hill say neighborhoods are invited to take part in community gatherings from six o’clock until eight o’clock Tuesday evening. Residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.

Some neighborhoods will be hosting special events including block parties, cookouts, visits from police, flashlight walks, youth activities and anticrime rallies, according to a release the town.

Durham is also hosting several neighborhood events in honor of NNO along with communities throughout Orange County.

The annual event is billed as a crime and drug prevention effort.