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, Tourism Department, (920) 686-3508
- Fourth on the Shore, Tourism Department, (920) 686-3508
- Intergenerational Day at the Zoo , Recreation Division, (920) 686-3060
- International Migratory Bird Day, Recreation Division, (920) 686-3060
- Lakeshore Holiday Parade, Tourism Department, (920) 686-3508
- 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 (START HERE)
- Special Events Application Form Applications submitted within 60 days of the event are subject to a $100 late fee. A Special Event Application does not automatically include the Waiver of Fees. Download 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
- Waiver of Fees Request Form (Send with Special Event Application to request waiver of associated rental fees. Must be submitted at least 30 days prior to event to be accepted)
- Additional Guidelines for Events in Downtown Manitowoc
- Park Equipment and Facility Rental Fees
- 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.)
- Outdoor Cooking Guidelines for Festivals, Picnics, Fairs, or Other Temporary Events in the City of Manitowoc
- Residential Block Party Permit Application Applications submitted within 60 days of the event are subject to a $100 late fee. (Businesses & organizations should complete a Special Event Application form instead.)
- Stake Permit
- Trolley Use Policy
- Wenger Bandwagon 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
- Wisconsin Seller's Permit
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, and attracts visitors to the community but could benefit from additional funding for marketing efforts, then you could be a good candidate for a grant. For more information, contact the Tourism Department at (920) 686-3508.