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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...

Read the full annual report here.

Show Some Love and Admiration For HammondIt’s back for the second year in a row! Show some love and admiration to the city of Hammond. T...

Starting Saturday, December 4, 2021, customers of the Hammond Farmers Market will be able to use SNAP benefits (formal...

Ghouls & goblins of all shapes and sizes came out to Downtown Hammond for the return of Trick-or-Treat Down Main Street. Over 20 busines...

$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