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The Hammond Downtown Development district excitedly announces its annual event, Starry Saturday, as the holidays draw near! Celebrate th...

Downtown Trick-or-Treat is back! Join us for a frightfully fun time on Wednesday, October 25th from 5:30-7:00 pm. Dress up in your best ...

The Hammond Downtown Development District, Tangipahoa Chamber, and the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association are thrilled...

The Hammond Downtown Development District held “Hot August Stroll”, a major rebrand of its signature event “Hot August Night”, on Saturd...

Express your creativity at our Downtown Hammond Chalk Walk on Saturday, April 29th, 2023! Participation is free AND registration is requ...

The Hammond Downtown Development District (DDD) announces the Spring 2023 season of Picnic in the Park. As Downtown Hammond’s premier ou...

Starting Saturday, February 18 2023, Shoppers with low income will receive a dollar-for-dollar match for SNAP dollars they spend at the ...

Hammond, LA - The Hammond Downtown Development District (DDD) is thrilled to announce that the Hammond Farmers Market is moving to Railr...

The DDD & Tangipahoa Chamber took over Lion Up Tuesday on October 4th by promoting local retail and restaurant specials, hosting the sto...

The Railroad Park is officially open! The grand opening of Railroad Park took place on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 5:30-8pm. The cerem...

Main Street America holds its National Main Street Now conference annually. The Main Street Now Conference is a one-of-a-kind event, pro...

Announced during the closing session of the National Main Street Conference in Richmond, Va - Hammond Downtown Development District Exec...

$7,882.00 Historic Preservation Fund for the creation of the Railroad Park History Exhibit

$3,000 to transform a vacant, overgrown lot into a community garden + green space.

$3,000 to purchase and install six bike racks throughout downtown.

$3,000 to put towards Hammond Farmers Market

$1,000