Rescheduled Festival of the Lakes Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Festival of the Lakes

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation, & the Optimist Club of Hammond are pleased to announce the date of the rescheduled Festival of the Lakes Fishing Derby that was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 21st from 8:00am – Noon, but was canceled due to the weather. The rescheduled date is Saturday, August 11, 2018, from 8:00am until …

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. …

Free Concert at The PAV


CATEGORY: Events, The PAV

Details REGION REUNION - Bring a Friend and Come Party at The Pav. Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to host the Region Reunion with Dick Diamond and the Dusters! Head to The Pav on Saturday, July 28th for the Region Reunion. What better setting to catch up with your friends than a party on ...
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Dedication of Dedelow Parkway


CATEGORY: Events

Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Redevelopment Commission, Hammond Port Authority, Former Hammond Mayor Duane Dedelow and City Officials as we celebrate the dedication of Dedelow Parkway at Lost Marsh Estates, 2600 New York Avenue on Wednesday, June 27th at 11:30am.

July 4th Celebration at Wolf Lake


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the details of the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Wolf Lake. The annual Naturalization Ceremony will begin July 4th at 5:30pm at The Pav. The Bill Porter Orchestra is guaranteed to put you in a patriotic mood when they perform after the ceremony’s completion (approximately …

Police Garage Ribbon Cutting


CATEGORY: Events

Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Police Department, and City Officials as we celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new police garage on Tuesday, May 15th at 11:30am. The ceremony will take place at 5808 Hohman Avenue.

Festival of the Lakes Carnival Mega Pass Now On Sale!


CATEGORY: Festival of the Lakes, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 15th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The Mega Pass is on sale now for $50 each, in person at the Hammond Civic Center Business Office, 5825 S. Sohl Ave., Monday – Friday from …