It's Memorial Day weekend. Here are the top things to do in Manitowoc, from the parade and ceremony to live music.

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MANITOWOC – It’s the unofficial start of summer!

Here's your look at can't-miss events in the Manitowoc area for Memorial Day weekend.

More events and live music schedules are at https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.

1. Attend the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

The Vietnam Veterans of America lead the Memorial Day parade Monday, May 27, 2019, in Manitowoc, Wis.
The Vietnam Veterans of America lead the Memorial Day parade Monday, May 27, 2019, in Manitowoc, Wis.

Join in honoring those who died in service by attending the city of Manitowoc’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.

The parade begins at 9 a.m. May 27 on the corner of South Eighth Street and Washington Street. The route heads north on Eighth Street, turning west on Huron Street.

The Memorial Day Ceremony follows at the Veterans' Memorial across from Evergreen Cemetery on North 18th Street.

For more information, visit the city’s website at www.manitowoc.org/memorialdayparade.

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2. Tour the Rahr-West Art Museum

'Maliki' sculpture by Deborah Butterfield on display on the East Lawn of the Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc.
'Maliki' sculpture by Deborah Butterfield on display on the East Lawn of the Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc.

This summer, the Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., is presenting monthly drop-in exhibit tours with museum staff and experts.

The first tour is set to take place at 2 p.m. May 23. During this tour, museum Curator Diana Bolander will cover the life and work of Mary West, whose work is currently featured in the Vilas-Rahr Mansion’s Nash Library.

Tours are free and open to the public. Registration is not needed.

To learn more about the tours and other upcoming museum events, visit the Rahr-West Art Museum’s website at www.rahrwestartmuseum.org.

3. Sip at the Sub Pub on the Water’s Season Preview Night

Sunset view from Sub Pub in downtown Manitowoc
Sunset view from Sub Pub in downtown Manitowoc

The Sub Pub on the Water, Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s rooftop bar, is kicking off its season early with a Season Preview Night from 5 to 10 p.m. on Memorial Day May 27.

A family-friendly venue, the Sub Pub features both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, games and great views of the river and lakefront.

The Sub Pub is open 5-10 p.m. every Thursday and Friday throughout the rest of summer.

For updates and the most current schedule, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SubPubOnTheWater. Wisconsin Maritime Museum is at 75 Maritime Drive.

4. Experience 'A Taste of Ireland'

Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, “A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” comes to the Capitol Civic Centre at 7:30 p.m. May 24.

Throughout the evening, attendees will want to laugh, cry and jig the night away as they’re transported through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history.

The performance includes Irish dance champions, melodic folk mash-ups, heartwarming stories and more!

Tickets cost between $45 and $65. To purchase, visit cccshows.org or the Capitol Civic Centre Box Office, 913 S. Eighth St., or call 920-683-2184.

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5. Listen to live music

The bass player for the Dave Steffen Band gets in the groove during the Salmon Derby at the Manitowoc Marina during the Fourth of July festivities, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Manitowoc, Wiis.
The bass player for the Dave Steffen Band gets in the groove during the Salmon Derby at the Manitowoc Marina during the Fourth of July festivities, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Manitowoc, Wiis.

It’s a long weekend! Enjoy four days of live music in Manitowoc.

Friday, May 24

Saturday, May 25

  • No Turn on Red at PetSkull Brewing Company (1015 Buffalo St.), 3 p.m.

  • Smoke Road at The Wharf Manitowoc, 6:30 p.m.

  • Dave Steffen Band at Salute to Everyone, 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 26

  • Dr. Bombay at PetSkull Brewing, 2 p.m.

  • Tim Castle & Dale Sellers at Salute, 2 p.m.

  • Sushi Roll at The Wharf, 2 p.m.

  • Conscious Pilot at Fat Seagull (807 Quay St.), 6 p.m.

Monday, May 27

  • Road Trip at The Wharf, 2:30 p.m.

Visit Manitowoc is the city of Manitowoc's Department of Tourism. Email tourism@manitowoc.org, call 920-686-3508 or go to Visit Manitowoc's downtown Visitor Center, 824 S. Eighth St., open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (closed holidays). For more about upcoming events, follow @VisitManitowoc on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.

This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Manitowoc Memorial Day weekend events: Parade, live music and Sub Pub