The Lakeshore Balloon Glow is an event coordinated in partnership between The Chamber of Manitowoc County and the City of Manitowoc. Funds raised at the event go towards downtown beautification projects. In 2022, the Lakeshore Balloon Glow committee donated funds to help purchase new holiday decorations for the downtown area.
Setup (2:00-5:00 PM): Help get grounds set-up for event.
Children's Area Volunteers (5:00-7:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM): Help the kids with inflatable bounce houses.
Children's Area Volunteers - Beverages (5:00-7:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM): Help sell water and juice in the kids area.
Volunteer Check-In (4:00-7:30 PM): Check-in volunteers and distribute t-shirts.
Bartender/Servers (5:00-7:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM): Help serve beer/beverages.
Bar Runners (5:00-7:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM): Help get product for servers to complete orders.
Bar Fillers (5:00-7:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM): Fill coolers with product from beer trailers. (Will require jumping in and out of trailer.)
Sub Pub Ticket Volunteer (4:30-8:30 PM): Greet and take tickets for registrations at Sub Pub at Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
Balloon Handlers (6:30-8:30 PM): Help tether balloons down during glow.
Glow Attendant/Security (6:30-8:30 PM): Walk around during the Glow to keep an eye on crowd and help where needed.
ID Checker/Wristband Station (4:30-6:30 PM & 6:30-8:30 PM): Check IDs using scanners, put on wristbands.
Clean Up/Tear Down (9:00-10:00 PM): Help clean-up the grounds after the event.
All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Schedule of Events:
5:00-6:00 PM | Story Time & Activities in Children's Area Presented by: Manitowoc Public Library
6:00-7:00 PM | Webfooters Water Ski Show in Manitowoc River
7:00-8:00 PM | Mischief & Magic Show, in Children’s Area
7:45 (Dusk) | Balloons Illuminated/Inflated in Briess Parking Lot
8:30 PM | Fireworks
Food Trucks 5-9 PM
Beer, Soda & Water Available 5-9 PM
Bounce Houses & Obstacle Course 5-8:30 PM
Additional entertainment throughout event grounds includes: Music Provided by Advanced Entertainment DJ, Aerial Dance Performances, Star Wars Characters, Balloon Inflatables, Traveling Snake Guy, and MORE!
All entertainment and Children's Area activities are FREE.
