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PE Carnaval 6-4 — File 211973

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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000016 File #: 19-013314 Application for: Public Event Organization name: East Somerville Main Streets Event name: Carnaval, Fiesta Weekend Edition Description: Annual Somerstreets Carnaval held in partnership with City of Somerville, Somerville Arts Council. Although free to attend. Pre-registration tickets are required to ensure we will not exceed maximum capacity allowances. We will be abiding by the maximum number of allowed attendees (as of May 5th 2021 no more than 150 people are allowed at one location at one time). There are separate Event bright tickets for each performance. All attendees must wear masks and maintain social distancing. Where possible we will also stream live performances on Facebook Live for those unable to attend in person. Volunteers will be monitoring attendees at the live performances to ensure maximum occupancy and mask compliance is met. Social distancing markers will be taped and/or chalked out on the ground for attendees to maintain six feet of distance from each other. A handwashing station will also be made available at the sight for attendees. We will also have a barrier of plastic sheeting installed between music and dance performers and attendees. All music and dance performers will abide by outdoor performance policy and regulations set by the City of Somerville, MA. Location: 1. In front of the East Branch Library at 115 Broadway during their off hours 2. Deano's Pasta parking lot at 18 Garfield Ave. 3. Rincon Mexicano outdoor patio at 99 Broadway 4. Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine outdoor patio at 102 Broadway Date(s): June 4th,5th and 6th 2021 Rain date(s): June 11th, 12th and 13th Setup starts at (time): No earlier than 10 AM Event starts at (time): No earlier than 11 AM Cleanup after the event ends at (time): No later than 8 PM Event ends at (time): No later than 7 PM Entertainment: Friday June 4th 6:30 PM -7:30 PM (LIVE) Opening Ceremony with live music at East Branch Library Saturday June 5th 11AM to 1PM- (Virtual) Mask Making Class with the FabLab/Fabville 2PM- 3PM - (LIVE) Dance Instruction at East Branch Library 3PM-4PM (LIVE) Live music at East Branch Library 6PM-7PM (LIVE) Live music at Rincon Mexicano Sunday, Junne 6th 11AM-1PM (LIVE) Live music at East Somerville Market at Deanos Pasta 2PM- 3PM (LIVE) Dance Instruction at East Branch Library 3PM-4PM (LIVE) Live music at East Branch Library 6PM-7PM (LIVE) Live music at Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine Temporary Structures: None Attendees: Max attendance at one time: Up to 150 Total people attending: Up to 150 Maximum attendees accommodated: No more than 150 at any one time. Total Somerville residents attending: 90 Attendee fees or suggested donations: No fees. What is your budget for this event: 5000 Social or cultural benefits: The annual Carnaval festival highlights and celebrates the unique East Somerville culture. It is the only festival or event in the city which celebrates our largely Hispanic/Latinx community and immigrant-owned businesses. This year will be especially important to the community and the businesses for emotional and Financial benefits: This festival is meant to encourage patronage of our small minority-owned businesses in East Somerville.
community healing after the damaging effects of social isolation which has disproportionately impacted our minority communities. Event Contact: Jen Atwood Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Printed translated posters, website, newsletter and social media. Additionally pre-registration is through eventbright. Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Requesting to close Broadway Westbound between Michigan Ave and Illinois Ave between 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM on Saturday June 5th and Sunday June 6th. Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes Will request police detail to assist with street closure and crowd monitoring. Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? Yes General Liability Coverage with East Somerville Main Streets Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes June 2nd 2019 (Canceled in 2020). This year will be the 11th time we've held the festival. Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved with Conditions Per conversation with the Arts Council: There will be no street closures. Scott Whalen, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Christine Morin, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 210525: Temporary No Parking signs must be installed at least 48 hours prior to occupying street/sidewalk for staging or construction in any work zone. 311 must be notified after the temporary No Parking signs are installed. No parking signs can only be installed for a one week period. New temporary No Parking signs must be installed if work lasts longer than one week in any work zone. APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 210525: No occupancy of travel lanes is proposed, permitted. John J. Long, Approved