City of Hammond

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and the Hammond Faith Based Community invite the public to attend a virtual/in-person program to recognize the National Day of Prayer. The live event will take place at the Dynasty Banquet Hall. A ticket will be...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Marina are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Fishing Derby for the 25th year! Prizes and trophies are given for: Largest SalmonLargest TroutLargest Bass This event is FREE and is open to all...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce recent promotions in the Planning and Development Department for the City of Hammond. Africa Tarver, announcing her relocation out of state for a new job opportunity, will be leaving the City of...

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Department of Community Development, the Black History Coalition Committee and the Hammond Human Relations Commission, will host the 2023 Annual Black History Month Celebration. The celebration will take...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee invite all Region residents over 21 years of age to join us for the fun, weird, and wacky event that celebrates everything Region, 219 Day. 219 Day returns to the Hammond Civic Center on...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced the 2022 Tree Lighting Ceremony to kick off the Holiday season will be held on Friday, November 25 in front of Hammond City Hall, 5925 Calumet Avenue. New this year, kids’ crafts beginning at 5:00 P.M....

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond will celebrate its 9th Annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade on Saturday, November 5th at 10 a.m. in Hammond’s 5th and 6th Districts. The parade route travels from Olcott...

Sinatra Forever returns to The Pav this Saturday, September 10th. Pack your picnic basket, bring a chair, and enjoy a beautiful evening on Wolf Lake. Gates open at 6pm and the FREE show starts at 7pm. Outside food and drink welcome. Free...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and the City of Hammond invite all to join us for a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony commemorating the twenty-first anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy to remember those who lost their lives and to honor our first...

Due to the recent spate of violence in MLK Park, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Department of Parks and Recreation have decided to shut down use of the basketball courts at MLK Park on Lyons Street. “This park is named after...