Hammond Downtown Development District

It’s All Downtown Hammond…
From shopping and pampering, restaurants and entertainment, to businesses and homes. Downtown Hammond has a little piece of heaven for everyone. Enjoy fine wines, great art, a day at a beauty salon, or a night out at the Theatre. We’re your one stop shop for all your day to day needs with pharmacies, coffee shops, banks, grocery stores, florists and fitness centers around each corner. We haven’t even scratched the surface of the excitement and convenience we have to offer. Join us downtown and discover the joy for yourself.

The Downtown Development District welcomes you to Hammond, Louisiana. Our downtown boasts some of the finest and hardest-working businessmen and women in Southeast Louisiana. They not only chose Hammond to enhance their businesses—but some also choose to live in our city as well. The stores and restaurants are always excited to see you and you will be greeted with a Hammond smile.

Hammond Is known for hosting a plethora of exciting events. One of the longest standing events happens in August. Hot August Night is filled with live bands, street performances, art stroll, wine tasting, and plenty of great food and friends. Starry November Night is Hammond’s pride and joy of family events, complete with real snow, pictures with Santa, Christmas music on every corner, star-gazing, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a plethora of shopping deals and steals. As the arts have become a central focus for new businesses and community organizations, the Columbia Theater and Hammond Regional Arts Center are leading the way with many art focused events every month.
With so much to do and see in such a bustling commercial district, it’s amazing Hammond still feels like the vibrant, historic, and colorful downtown it has always been. The people are the same—vibrant, enthusiastic, and proud. This is what keeps old friends around Downtown and entices newcomers to share in and contribute to our beauty and culture.