Fourth on the Shore, a full day of activities to celebrate Independence Day in Manitowoc, returns on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year’s schedule features live music, family-friendly activities, and food and drinks along the river and lakefront.

The festivities begin with the annual Fourth on the Shore parade at 10:00 a.m. The route heads north on S. 8^th Street and Washington Street, turns east on Maritime Drive, and finishes at the Manitowoc Yacht Club.

The day continues with live music at The Wharf, craft vendors and food trucks in the YMCA parking lot, self-guided tours inside the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse, music and kids’ activities at the Manitowoc Yacht Club, which is open to the public, and more. The Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s SubFest is July 4-6 and occurs in conjunction with Fourth on the Shore. On July 4, museum admission is just $10, while veterans, retired military, and active duty military are free all weekend long.

Fourth on the Shore concludes with the Festival Foods Fireworks Show at 9:30 p.m. over Lake Michigan.

Some activities will continue throughout the weekend. For the full entertainment schedule, list of food trucks and vendors, and specials at area businesses, visit www.visitmanitowoc.com/4th.

Visit Manitowoc organizes Fourth on the Shore with help from many sponsors and partners including Festival Foods, Manitowoc Public Utilities, TDS Telecom, Seehafer News, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc Marina, NEWGLSF Salmon Derby, Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary, Manitowoc Yacht Club, The Inn on Maritime Bay, Manitowoc Marine Band, Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA, the Wharf, Fricke Printing, Pozorski Hauling & Recycling and various City of Manitowoc departments.

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