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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are excited to announce the return of the city-wide fireworks show. Building upon last year’s success, the mayor has expanded the event to include launch sites in each of the city’s six...

Lots of fresh, delicious fruits & veggies from local growers Wholesale pricesEBT & Casg Accepted Across Grant St. from the hospital's Northlake Campus 600 Grant St., Gary

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. presents the Kids Run Club.  This promises to be the most exciting and fun-packed summer run camp yet! Thursday's starting June 3 to July 8, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 pm in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department are excited to welcome Hammond residents to Break the Ice at the new Kube Sports Complex! Residents of all ages are encouraged to skate for FREE each Wednesday in June...

 The city will celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade, festival and fireworks on Saturday, July 3. This year’s festivities are hosted by the Portage Events Partnership. The parade will kick off at 10 a.m. from Willowcreek Road and Sunrise...

15th Annual PFUMC Car Show. Proceeds to help send a kid to camp. Royal Family KIDS camp. Registration 9AM until 11 AM. All cars are welcome. Goodie bags and dash plaques to the first 25 cars. Door prizes. Cars will be judged by church members and the...

 Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite all hot rod and custom bike enthusiasts to join us at Wolf Lake Memorial Park at 2324 Calumet Ave on Sunday, July 18 from noon until 3 p.m. for the 17th Annual...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 17th annual Festival of the Lakes ensures everyone is included in the event’s fun and excitement by offering Senior Day to the community. Senior Day, held on Wednesday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....

The 17th annual Festival of the Lakes ensures everyone is included in the event’s fun and excitement by offering Special Person’s Day to the community. Special Person’s Day, held on Saturday, July 17 from 10:00 am to noon on the Festival...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 17th Annual Festival of the Lakes is hosting Kids’ Day at the Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake on Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting. Children ages 12 and younger can...