MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Miami Beach Police officers and other local first responders came together with residents and visitors to take part in the department’s first ever block party.
Sunday’s festivities took place along Sixth Street between Jefferson and Meridian avenues.
Perfect day for some community policing by @MiamiBeachPD at their 1st ever Block Party. Great to see so many @MiamiBeachNews residents out getting to know our officers – thank you to our police for hosting this event and for always keeping us safe. #YourMBPD pic.twitter.com/vSv8cNnCkO
— Dan Gelber (@MayorDanGelber) September 22, 2019
Guests were able to enjoy free food, play games and watch live music performances.
“A free event for all of Miami Beach’s residents and visitors to come out, connect with our officers,” said Miami Beach Police Officer Ernesto Rodriguez. “We have our fire department out here, as well as several city divisions out here to just have a good time.”
Fun times and packed house at the Miami Beach Police Block Party 🎉 @MiamiBeachNews @MiamiBeachPD @MiamiBeachFire @MiamiBeachFOP @ValSoBe @MiamiBeachPAL pic.twitter.com/Ebdt4tyC1Y
— Michael Gongora (@MichaelGongora) September 22, 2019
The block party was held to build bridges between the community and its officers.
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