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

**Due to the COVID-19 virus, outdoor special events for more than 100 people must provide the City of Manitowoc a plan on how socially distancing will be maintained along with a plan for sanitizing and cleaning for the event. Due to orders by Governor Evers & the Manitowoc Common Council, masks are required whenever inside a city facility, including rented facilities.**

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 Oct. 2020**
COVID Precautions for 2021 Special Events **NEW**
Additional Guidelines for Events in Downtown Manitowoc
Special Events Application Form * A new application form should be available in June 2021.
Parks Special Event Rental Items
Mobile Food Vendor License Application (Find more information in 11.100 of the Municipal Code.)
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)
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)
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)

Maps to Use for Planning Special Events

City of Manitowoc Logos for Event Advertising

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 Community Development Department at (920) 686-6930.