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Analyze and summarize the following news-like text snippet: 
THIBODAUX � Lafourche Parish law enforcement agencies will join others across the nation in the National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 4.
Area businesses and residents are sponsoring �block parties,� featuring free entertainment, food and drinks, throughout the parish.
The National Night Against Crime is an annual event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, strengthen partnerships between communities and police and send would-be criminals a message that neighborhood residents are unified, law enforcement officials said.
�The event helps promote an invaluable partnership between community members and law enforcement,� Thibodaux Police Chief Craig Melancon said in a written statement.
Night Out Against Crime festivities inside the Thibodaux city limits will last from 5 to 8 p.m. City officials expect 1,200 people to participate in the parties.
The five locations where the event will be held are: the Wal-Mart parking lot on North Canal Boulevard, Truman Circle, L&N Grocery St...<|im_end|>
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The provided text appears to be a news article or similar content. A brief summary could be: THIBODAUX � Lafourche Parish law enforcement agencies will join others across the nation in the National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 4.
Area businesses and residents are sponsoring �block parties,� featuring free entertainment, food and drinks, throughout the parish.
The National Night Against Crime is an annual event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, strengthen partnerships between communities and police and send would-be criminals a message that neighborhood residents are un... (Further analysis would depend on the specific query.)<|im_end|>
