Police Host Free Friday Night Youth Football Event
Published on January 05, 2026
MEDIA ALERT
West Palm Beach Police Host Free Friday Night Youth Football Event
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 5, 2026) – The West Palm Beach Police Department, with support from THE FUND for West Palm Beach Police, is hosting Friday Night Blitz, a high-energy, free football event where local youth can learn new skills, meet officers, and enjoy an evening packed with fun.
Local coaches and law enforcement officers will team up to teach football techniques, run drills, and bring the fun both on and off the field. Expect food, music, and friendly competition, all in the name of community connection.
WHAT: Friday Night Blitz
WHEN: Friday, February 6, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Merry Place Park, 437 Cheerful St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
MORE: This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and designed to build trust and teamwork between our community and the officers who serve them. Every youth participant will score a free t-shirt and football (while supplies last).
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Rachel Leitão
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org