Hammond Marina Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr.’s Hammond Marina Fishing Derby When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 No Rain Date 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Where: Hammond Marina Prizes and trophies are given for: Largest Salmon Largest Trout Largest Bass Fishing on outer Lake Michigan Bin Wall and Fishing on the inside docks of the marina, West End, Bin Wall and dock fishing …

Festival of the Lakes hosts Polka Party


CATEGORY: Festival of the Lakes

The 14th Annual Festival of the Lakes invites all polka enthusiasts to stop by when it hosts its popular Polka Party on Sunday, July 23. Musical guest The Music Company will bring a traditional Polish sound to accompany an afternoon of great food and dancing. Since 1969, The Music Company has been entertaining people throughout Chicagoland. Featuring a variety of …

7th Annual WHAM! Midnight Bike Ride


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the return of the WHAM After Midnight Bike Ride. Bring out your 2-wheelers, tricycles, or unicycles and enjoy a ride through Hammond, Whiting, Highland, and Munster’s beautiful neighborhood bike paths and city streets. WHAM is scheduled to roll on Saturday, August 11th into Sunday, August 12th. …

219 Day Celebration at the Hammond Civic Center


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office

Hear ye. Hear ye. Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. takes great pleasure in announcing that the City of Hammond shall declare Friday, February 19, 2016 as “219 Day,” the most exalted of all Region Holidays, aside from Black Wednesday.  The merriment begins at 2:19 pm as production at City Hall comes to a screeching halt with the declaration of a proclamation from Mayor McDermott.  Follow the ...

Mayor’s Gold Cup Roadie Run 5K along Wolf Lake


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The City of Hammond Department of Parks & Recreation invite runners and walkers of all ages to compete in the Kathleen Pucalik Memorial 5K Roadie Run leading up to the 20th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The run / walk starts and ends at The Wolf Lake Pavilion on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Registration …

Welcome to Hammond, Indiana

Registration Open: First Responder GamesREAD MOREVendors WantedREAD MOREHammond Implementation of ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection TechnologyREAD MOREFind Your Recycling Pickup DayREAD MORESubscribe to our NewsletterGet our latest news and events sent straight to your mailboxMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr.Welcome to the City of Hammond, Indiana!  In this website we hope you’ll find all the information you need regarding our great city…Mayor’s OfficeQuick …

6th Annual WHAM! Midnight Bike Ride


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the return of the WHAM After Midnight Bike Ride. Bring out your 2-wheelers, tricycles, or unicycles and enjoy a ride through Hammond, Whiting, Highland, and Munster’s beautiful neighborhood bike paths and city streets. WHAM is scheduled to roll on Saturday, August 5th into Sunday, August 6th. …

Valpo Comes to Hammond for Open Basketball Practice at Civic Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. along with the Valparaiso University Athletics Department is pleased to announce an open Valpo Men’s and Women’s Basketball practice to be held on Saturday, October 20 at the venerable Hammond Civic Center. “This is an effort by everyone involved to support the One Region campaign across Northwest Indiana. It is a unique opportunity for people …

Mayor McDermott Appoints Scott Miller as Chief of Staff


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that current Superintendent of the School City of Hammond, Scott Miller, will become his next Chief of Staff. “Scott is a perfect fit for my administration, and I’m excited to have him as part of our team. He’s operated as an executive with the School City and he brings that experience with him …