DetailsPlease join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., City of Hammond officials and American Structurepoint as they present the new design of Hohman Avenue in Downtown Hammond. From Sibley Street to Russell Street, this first phase of the Hohman Ave Rebuild Project with slow down speeding traffic and make our downtown more conducive for future development. Walkability is very important to …
WHAM! Ride Celebrates 10 Years
Join Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. celebrate a decade of cycling fun when the Whiting Hammond Highland and Munster After Midnight Ride (WHAM!) kicks off this Saturday night August 7th and into Sunday August 8th when nearly a thousand riders will depart from Hammond’s Wolf Lake Pavilion at 11:45 p.m. This year to help commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the ride, the …
17th Annual Hammond Job Fair
Autumn Colors Craft Show
DetailsMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to bring back the Autumn Colors Craft Show. Get your holiday shopping done early, find some fun décor for Halloween, fall, and Christmas, and treat yourself to a new outfit, jewelry, lotions, chair massages, and more. Come on by to shop small businesses, handcrafters, and local consultants. It’s …
Live Arts Fest
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the first ever Live Arts Fest on Sunday, September 12 from 11 am until 3 pm at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard. This new event will showcase: Live 3D Chalk Artist; Live Urban Artist; Live Cultural Dancers and a Live Band. Also featured will be …
“A Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood” Kid’s Yard Sale
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the first ever event, A Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood on Saturday, August 21 from 10 am until 2 pm at the Dowling Park, 3025 J.F. Mahoney Drive in Hammond. This new event will showcase: Kid’s Yard Sale (spots are 8’x4’ for $25 – registration ends …
Hammond Hosts 34th Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond Planning and Development present the 34th Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 8:00am – 10:00am at the Dynasty Banquet Hall, 4125 Calumet Avenue, Hammond. For the 34th anniversary edition of the breakfast, the theme is “Volunteers Strengthen Communities”. Tickets for the event are issued on a …
State of the City Address
2020 was a challenging year in so many ways. The City endured a global pandemic, an economic downturn, and came to grips with social issues that made us all reflect on what makes every one of us an important part of our community. Through all of this, the state of the City of Hammond remains strong. Please join Mayor Thomas …
“Blue Net” Press Conference CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Please join Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Chief Andy Short and the Hammond Police Department for a press conference on Tuesday, June 1st at 11:30 a.m. at Schoop’s Hamburgers, 7235 Indianapolis Blvd in Hammond. This press conference will discuss a new partnership between the police department, local businesses and residents related to enhancements being …