Visit Manitowoc Launches Passes Program
There’s a new way to explore the city of Manitowoc. Visit Manitowoc has launched a Public Arts Trail and Historic Landmark Trail as part of a program they are calling Visit Manitowoc Passes…
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Bigger Plans for Fourth on the Shore to Celebrate America 250
Fourth on the Shore, a full weekend of fun to celebrate Independence Day in Manitowoc, returns this year from July 1 to 5, 2026. To celebrate the historic 250 th anniversary of the United States of…
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Outdoor Movie Nights Announced for 2026
The City of Manitowoc’s Department of Tourism, Visit Manitowoc, is hosting three free outdoor movie nights this summer and fall, continuing to expand on the event series that began in 2024 with a…
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2026 Visitor Guide Unveiled by Visit Manitowoc and Explore Two Rivers
Today Visit Manitowoc and Explore Two Rivers released the official 2026 Manitowoc Two Rivers joint visitor guide, the fourth collaborative guide the cities have created together. One of the largest…
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2026 Discover Manitowoc Grant Now Open
Manitowoc event organizers can now apply for the Discover Manitowoc Grant, an annual grant program supported by room tax dollars. Overseen by the Department of Tourism, City of Manitowoc Room Tax…
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City of Manitowoc Cancels Lakeshore Holiday Parade Scheduled for December 10
The City of Manitowoc has made the difficult decision to cancel the Lakeshore Holiday Parade scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, due to a winter storm forecasted to begin overnight. There will be no…
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Manitowoc’s Lakeshore Holiday Parade Rescheduled for December 10
The 37 th Annual Lakeshore Holiday Parade has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 pm. Originally set to take place last week on Thanksgiving Eve, the parade could not continue on due to…
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Lakeshore Holiday Parade Registration and Sponsorship Now Open
The 37 th Annual Lakeshore Holiday Parade is set to kick off the holiday season in downtown Manitowoc the night before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 26 th at 6:30 pm. Entry registration is now…
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Manitowoc’s Lakeshore Balloon Glow Returns August 15
Lakeshore Balloon Glow, a free, family-friendly event in downtown Manitowoc, returns to light up the riverfront Friday, August 15, 2025 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. This can’t-miss annual event features…
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Manitowoc Launches Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in Downtown
Today the City of Manitowoc launched a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), which allows patrons of participating, licensed establishments the unique opportunity to sip and stroll through…
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