City of Hammond

We’re excited to announce that La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho will be joining us at the Festival of the Lakes on Sunday, July 20th!  Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy rhythms and iconic hits from one of...

The City of Hammond in cooperation with Councilmen Dave Woerpel and Scott Rakos are constructing a boundary fence around the City-owned, 18-acre parcel known as Briar East Woods. This fencing is in preparation for the planned and fully funded...

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. are excited to announce that multi-Platinum country star Brantley Gilbert will be headlining the Festival of the Lakes on Thursday, July 17! A true trailblazer in...

The City of Hammond Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a indoor Flea Market on May 17, 2025 at the Historic Hammond Civic Center located at 5825 Sohl Ave, Hammond, IN 46320 . Vendors can apply now for their space. Space size is 10x10 and...

The City of Hammond in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation and Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) begins road modifications to Kennedy Avenue between the Indiana Toll Road and 164th Place starting March 3,...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee welcome all Region residents over 21 years of age to celebrate Las Vegas—Region style—at 219 Day Viva Las Region! This year, “What happens in the Region, stays in the Region.” The...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr., the City of Hammond, and the Hammond Fire Department, announced promotions to its leadership team at the Hammond Fire Department. Thirty-two year veteran Chris Trtan has been promoted to Assistant Chief. As Assistant...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities are accepting nominations to recognize youth, adults, and organizations who reach out and make a difference regardless of a disability. Nominations must be submitted by...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee welcome all Region residents over 21 years of age to celebrate Las Vegas—Region style—at 219 Day Viva Las Region! This year, “What happens in the Region, stays in the Region.”  The...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee welcome all Region residents over 21 years of age to celebrate Las Vegas—Region style—at 219 Day Viva Las Region! This year, “What happens in the Region, stays in the Region.”  The...