City of Hammond

The 20th Annual Festival of the Lakes is excited to continue to host events for everyone! Persons with Disabilities Day, will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 10:00 am to noon on the festival grounds near the carnival at Wolf Lake Memorial...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. warmly invites all seniors aged 55 and older to join the fun and excitement at the 20th Annual Festival of the Lakes' Senior Day. This special event ensures everyone is included and celebrates our senior community to...

Join the Hammond Police Department for a Summer of fun at its “Picnic in the Park” events this summer! The Hammond Police Department is excited to invite you and your family to our “Picnic in the Park” events throughout the summer! Our first...

Upcoming Hammond Developments Find a New Funding Source Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced a new funding source for the planned expansion of the Hammond Sportsplex and the construction of a Downtown South Shore Train Station on the West Lake...

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. are excited to present the 20th Annual Festival of the Lakes Rod, Custom, and Bike Show! Rev up your engines! The 20th Annual Festival of The Lakes Rod, Custom and Bike Show is 7 weeks...

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. are excited to announce MARSHMELLO will headline the Festival of the Lakes on Saturday, July 20! Get ready to dance the night away with the electrifying beats of Marshmello! The world-renowned...

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. are excited to announce Blackstreet will headline the Festival of the Lakes on Wednesday, July 17! Prepare to be mesmerized as Blackstreet takes the stage, delivering their signature blend of...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Fire Department announced the retirement of its long-time chief as well as the promotions of two firefighters to Chief and Deputy Chief, the two top positions in the Department. Fire Chief Jeff Smith...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome the return of Trippin Billies to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, August 31! Trippin Billies, the nation’s premier Dave Matthews Band tribute group, is BACK...

The Hammond Sanitary District and City of Hammond wishes to inform residents and motorists of the emergency closing of one lane of Michigan Avenue at Kennedy Avenue and the full closure of Kennedy Avenue immediately south of Michigan Street/US 20 in...