Hammond Downtown Development District


The Hammond Downtown Development District is devoted to progressing and stimulating business development and diversity. We protect, unite, and rejuvenate the district in order to benefit residents and local commerce; making Downtown a promising place to socialize, do business, and call home.

Welcome to Downtown Hammond!

Downtown Hammond is home to over 250 locally-owned and operated businesses. We encourage our community and visitors to shop, support, and explore local!

Downtown Hammond Visitor's Guide

20+ Local Retailers

Our merchants offer high-quality gifts, goods, and everyday essentials.

30+ Restaurants, Bars, & Coffee Shops

Enjoy cuisine from around the world to Louisiana classics.

Dozens of Salons & Spas

Personal services to pamper & for the whole family.

Endless Experiences

Art exhibitions, theatrical showcases, annual community events. 
Downtown Hammond: An Award-Winning Destination 


Hammond Downtown Development District (HDDD) in Hammond, Louisiana is one of three winners of the 2022 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA), which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. The 2022 GAMSA designations, sponsored by The Hartford, were presented at the opening plenary for the Main Street Now Conference in Richmond, VA.

Selected by a national jury of community development professionals and leaders in the fields of economic development and historic preservation, Hammond Downtown Development District is being recognized for their significant historic preservation efforts, vibrant small business environment, and dedication to inclusive, people-centered placemaking.

“Hammond’s commitment to community engagement is key to their success,” said Main Street America President and CEO, Patrice Frey. “Their significant outreach efforts have ensured that the revitalized district is reflective of the diverse residents, business owners, and visitors in the area.”

Downtown Hammond Updates + Recent News

Salon Nuo-Vo Awarded $15,000 through HartBeat of Main St... Salon Nuo-Vo is one of 67 brick-and-mortar small businesses across the country that have been awarded grants through the HartBeat of Mai...
Railroad Park ProjectRailroad Park Downtown Hammond
Bike Rack Art Competition WinnersThe results are in!  We are proud to announce the six winners of our Downtown Hammond Bike Rack Art Competition."Lion Bike"Artist: Ryan ...
DDD's Michelle Kendall Named as Louisiana Healthy Commun... Michelle Kendall, the DDD's Community Health & Farmers Market Manager, has recently been named as a new co-chair at the Louisiana Health...
Picnic in the Park ft: Tyler Kinchen & The Right PiecesOh, what a night! Picnic in the Park had it all!Great live music. Good weather. Yummy to-go food. But our favorite part was seeing...
It's ON! The Columbia Theatre Announces 20-21 SeasonThe Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, located at 220 E. Thomas Street in Hammond, LA, is owned and operated by Southeastern Loui...

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Thank you to our following sponsorship partners:

Gold Sponsor (available)

To become a Downtown Hammond sponsor, please view our Sponsorship Packet. Direct any questions to DDD Director, Michelle Kendall.

Silver Sponsor (available)

To become a Downtown Hammond sponsor, please view our Sponsorship Packet. Direct any questions to DDD Director, Michelle Kendall.

Bronze Sponsor

Ross & Wallace Paper Products Inc. A family company of AmerCareRoyal

Downtown Hammond Event Calendar

Displaying 263 Events:
Farmers and Artisans Market
Nov 02, 2024
8:00 AM CST
106 Nw Railroad Ave.
Hammond, LA 70401
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Roomie's Merry Market
Nov 02, 2024
9:00 AM CDT
1350 N General Pershing St
Hammond, LA 70401
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Brews Arts Festival 2024
Nov 02, 2024
5:00 PM CDT
217 E. Thomas St.
Hammond, LA 70401
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Brittany Jenkins Band: Live at the Brew!
Nov 02, 2024
8:00 PM CDT
120 E Thomas St
Hammond, LA 70401
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Sunday Brunch Spots 🥂
Nov 03, 2024
10:00 AM CDT
Hammond, LA
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The Hammond Downtown Development District has been designated as an accredited Main Street™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

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The Hammond DDD’s performance is annually evaluated by Louisiana Main Street which works in partnership with Main Street America to identify the local programs that meet 10 national performance standards. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building meaningful and sustainable revitalization programs and include standards such as, fostering strong public-private partnerships, documenting programmatic progress, and actively preserving historic buildings. The Hammond DDD is one of only 35 communities in the state of Louisiana; and the only city in Tangipahoa Parish to receive this distinction.

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