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.**
- Special Event Guidelines
- **NEW**Additional Guidelines for Events in Downtown Manitowoc
- Special Events Application Form * If you are submitting an application for a 2020 event, please use this form. Otherwise, check back later for an updated special event application form.
- Parks Special Event Rental Items
- **NEW** Mobile Food Vendor ordinance for the City of Manitowoc & License Application for Mobile Food Vendors
- 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
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.
Related Links
- Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau (to add your event to their calendar, click on the Submit Event button at the top of the calendar page)