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La Porte Invitational 2025

 

 

Nationally televised

high school basketball returns to

La Porte Civic this January.

 

January 9-11, 2025

 

 

The La Porte Invitational returns for its fourth year Thursday, January 9, through Saturday, January 11, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. This three-day, nationally televised basketball showcase will feature 11 of the best high school programs in the nation, with over 27 of ESPN’s top-ranked recruits. With its old-school charm and classic “Hoosiers” feel, there’s no better stage than the Civic to watch the college and pro talent of tomorrow.

The games will once again be broadcast and streamed live across the country, including three matchups featuring local powerhouse La Lumiere. The Lakers finished the 2023-24 campaign ranked 14th in the nation, and return a talented group of top-ranked seniors including 6-foot-7 forward Jalen Haralson (committed to Notre Dame), 6-foot-5 guard Darius Adams (committed to UConn) and 6-foot-7 forward Chuck Love (committed to Loyola Chicago).  As one of the blue bloods of high school basketball, La Lumiere has a reputation for a physical, championship worthy brand of basketball on the defensive end of the floor, and a high-powered offensive system.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the best high school basketball talent in the nation!

Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Friday, October 18, at https://laportecivicauditorium.showclix.com

For additional information visit the La Porte Civic Auditorium or call 219-362-2325.

 

 

Upcoming Holiday Fun

Letters From Santa 

We are assisting Santa and his elves at the North Pole with the delivery of his letters. If there is someone you know that would enjoy receiving a letter from Santa, simply fill out the registration form and return it to the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Office (250 Pine Lake Avenue) by the first Friday in December, or email your completed form to the Park Office at taguilar@cityoflaportein.gov. 

Registration forms are available at the Park Office starting in November and by clicking here.

 

Downtown La Porte Ice Rink

The Downtown La Porte Ice Rink returns this winter to the corner of State and Monroe Streets (near La Stitch). With over 300 pairs of ice skates available for rent, the rink provides plenty of sponsorship opportunities, group skate outings, skating lessons and more! 

 

Thank you 2023-2024 Downtown La Porte Ice Rink sponsors.

❄ Health Foundation of La Porte
❄ La Porte Park Foundation
❄ La Porte Urban Enterprise Association
❄ Visit Michigan City La Porte

❄ The Allure Modern Elegance/ICON Properties
❄ Dooley's LLC
❄ AJ Portable Buildings/Yoder's Portable Buildings LLC

 

 

Movies in the Park

Lights, Camera, Action! 

 

Join us for the eagerly anticipated return of the Movies in the Park series, brought to you by the City of La Porte Park and Recreation in partnership with local businesses! Beginning in 2024, sponsors have a unique opportunity to showcase their support with pre-movie commercial trailers. 

All screenings are free and open to the public, starting around 8:15 p.m. or dusk. Movies will be shown at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park.

In addition to the movies, food trucks and surprises await to enhance your experience! Interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor? Check out our sponsorship guide  and the vendor food truck application, then fill out our sponsor online contact form so we can invoice you. Contact Emily Archambault at earchambault@cityoflaportein.gov for more information.

 
 
 Foodie Tuesdays   

May 27-August 26, 2025

Unity Park, La Porte, Indiana

Full 2024 Schedule 

Join us each summer to enjoy a delicious lunch break lakeside at Unity Park (1010 Pine Lake Avenue) 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

If interested in becoming a Foodie Tuesday mobile vendor, please contact Tabitha Aguilar at taguilar@cityoflaportein.gov or complete the Foodie Tuesday Mobile Vendor Application. 

Foodie Tuesday Mobile Vendor Application

 

 

Night Bike Rides  

The La Porte Night Bicycle Rides will take you on a leisurely 13-mile starlit bike ride of La Porte. Check-in time is at 8 p.m. with the ride beginning promptly at 9 p.m. (first three rides only, see below for September ride times) Please note these are NOT races. All participants must wear a helmet and have a headlight and taillight on their bikes. Participants under the age of 10 years old must be accompanied and ride with an adult, either pull behind or tandem, and require their own registration. The cost for each riding event is $20 per person ($30 night of ride) and includes post-race snacks and a t-shirt if registered a week prior to the event or until supply is gone. Registeration will open early 2025. 

*tentative 2025 schedule; subject to change

 

 

LakeFest  | July 25, 26, 27, 2025
  • Click here for full schedule and special announcements regarding the City of La Porte LakeFest or to become a LakeFest Sponsor.

La Porte LakeFest in La Porte, Indiana boasts three days of music, art, food, and fun for the whole family on La Porte’s Pine, Stone and Clear lakes. This event is the perfect opportunity to showcase the city’s lakes and natural resources, as well as show neighboring communities what it means to be ‘Livin’ the Lake Life’ in the City of La Porte.

*photo courtesy of Greatnews.Life

 

 

WinterFest  |  January 

The annual WinterFest, organized by the La Porte Park and Recreation Department, returns every January.