Special Events
Special Events Organized by the City of Manitowoc & Who to Contact
- Arbor Day Celebration , Parks Division, (920) 686-3580
- Easter Eggstravaganza, Recreation Division, (920) 686-3060
- 4th of July Parade, Mayor's Office, (920) 686-6980
- Fourth on the Shore, Mayor's Office, (920) 686-6980
- Intergenerational Day at the Zoo , Recreation Division, (920) 686-3060
- International Migratory Bird Day, Recreation Division, (920) 686-3060
- Lakeshore Holiday Parade, Mayor's Office, (920) 686-6980
- Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Mayor's Office, (920) 686-6980
- Moo at the Zoo, Recreation Division, (920) 686-3060
- Zoo Boo, Recreation Division, (920) 686-3060
Organizing a Special Event on City of Manitowoc Property or Right-of-Way
For events at the Manitowoc Public Library, call (920) 686-3000, or for the Rahr West Art Museum, call (920) 686-3090.
- Special Event Instructions **REVISED 10/2020**
- Additional Guidelines for Events in Downtown Manitowoc
- Special Events Application Form **REVISED 7/8/21** NOTE: Form will not be functional unless Adobe Reader is used. Download/save the PDF Special Event Application to your computer or network drive, open with Adobe Reader and fill in. We do not recommend using any web browser to open the form as most have issues with fillable PDF Forms. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, you may download the latest version free of charge: http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions (If you notice any issues with the new form, please e-mail parksadmin@manitowoc.org or call (920) 686-3580).
- Parks Special Event Rental Items
- City Hall Facility Use Policy
- Demonstration Information from the Manitowoc Police Department
- Parks & Recreation Ticket & Pass Donation Policy
- Extension of Premise for Beer/Liquor (Contact the Clerks Office at (920) 686-6950 for more information.)
- Mariners Trail Special Use Permit (Use only if event is entirely on the trail itself & no equipment is requested; otherwise, complete a Special Event Application Form)
- Mobile Food Vendor License Application (Find more information in 11.100 of the Municipal Code.)
- Residential Block Party Permit Application (Businesses & organizations should complete a Special Event Application form instead.)
- Stake Permit (Use only if you are NOT completing a Special Event Application at this time)
- Trolley Use Policy
- Wenger Bandwagon Form (Use only if you are NOT completing a Special Event Application at this time)
- Waiver of Fees Request Form (Use only if you are NOT completing a Special Event Application at this time)
- Waiver of Noise Ordinance Application (Use only if you are NOT completing a Special Event Application at this time)
- Waiver for ATV UTV use in parks
Maps to Use for Planning Special Events
City of Manitowoc Logos for Event Advertising
- City of Manitowoc logo (full color .png file)
- City of Manitowoc logo (black & white .png file)
Discover Manitowoc Grant Program
The City of Manitowoc is pleased to offer this funding assistance opportunity for the purpose of bringing more people to locally held events through targeted and effective marketing strategies (i.e. promotion and advertising). If you have a great event or project that is well-organized, attracts visitors to the community but could benefit from additional funding for marketing efforts, then you could be a good candidate for a grant. Please click here for more information or contact the Tourism Department at (920) 686-3508.