Back the Blue Returns in Manchester

Back the Blue returns tonight in Manchester.

It’s the fourth year for the event – which is Manchester’s version of National Night Out. The community is welcome to come out for a night of fun family-friendly activities like games, inflatables, food trucks and more – while getting a chance to personally interact with local law enforcement.

Deputies with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office will be there, along with Manchester Police officers and Iowa State Patrol troopers. Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Hemesath says it’s a night they look forward to.

Delaware County Pay It Forward hosts Back the Blue. Committee member Missy McIntyre says they’ve got something new this year – a raffle, with three large prizes.

Proceeds from this year’s Back the Blue will support the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. Tonight’s Back the Blue runs from 4 to 8 pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Manchester. It is free to attend. Here’s a look at the schedule of activities:

Inflatables, Rock Wall & Kids Games 4 to 8 pm

Free Face Painting, Free Temporary Tattoos, Free Balloon Animals, Free Popcorn & Free Cotton Candy 4 to 7:30 pm

Back The Blue T-shirts for Sale 4 to 8 pm (1-sided $10, 2-sided $15)

Food Trucks 4 to 8 pm

Dunk Tank 4 to 7:30 pm (Fundraiser Attraction – 3 balls $5)

Fast Pitch 4 to 7:30 pm (Fundraiser Attraction – 3 balls $5)

Tug of War (open pull) 4 to 7 pm, Law Enforcement Competition between the 3 departments at 7 pm

Silent Auction 4 to 7:30 pm

Raffle Ticket Sales 4 to 7:30 pm (or until tickets are gone)

Door Prizes 7:30 pm (be sure to sign up when you get there)

Pie in the Face 7:45 pm

archived photo courtesy of Janelle Tucker/KMCH