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PE Carnaval 6-4 — File 211973
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