A summer event that typically “draws thousands of people to the downtown area” will not happen this year. The Lakeshore Balloon Glow joins the list of event casualties that are canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Manitowoc event, scheduled for Friday, August 14th…features six tethered hot-air-balloons that glow at dusk, music, a children’s area with inflatables and face-painting, an array of food choices and a fireworks show.
Proceeds from the balloon glow go towards beautification projects in downtown annually. Not collecting those funds this year will definitely be a hit, but “not devastating” thanks to rainy day funds.
Committee member Karen Nichols said, “We look forward to 2021 and will be back with great new attractions for an enjoyable evening.”
