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
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)
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

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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 Community Development Department at (920) 686-6930.