PE SAC Ignite 10-2 — File 212457

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000111 File #: 21-011583   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Somerville Arts Council   Event name: Ignite Festival Description: Ignite Festival, a global and fire festival. This event celebrates the diverse, vibrant culture and cuisine of Union Square. Highlighting fiery food and performances, and lit up art installations. We also plan on partnering up with businesses to provide a featured dish or drink at their own business.   Location: Union Square plaza, Union Sq parking lot, the Sanborn Ct Lot and Stone Park Date(s): October 2, 2021   Rain date(s): October 3, 2021 Setup starts at (time): 2pm   Event starts at (time): 6pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 11pm   Event ends at (time): 10pm Entertainment: This year, we plan to have fire throwers, illuminated roaming performances, light art installations, a myriad of international eats and craft vendors. Temporary Structures: 10x10 tents for craft vendors, tables, food vendors will be stationed on the plaza to vend, fire artists will perform inside a metal barricaded fence in order to be distant from crowds, a number of art installations across the square. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 500   Total people attending: 900     Maximum attendees accommodated: 900   Total Somerville residents attending: 700   Attendee fees or suggested donations: free   What is your budget for this event: 6,500   Social or cultural benefits:  The Ignite Festival not only celebrates the diverse, vibrant culture and cuisine of Union Square but it also is an opportunity for residents to connect with the arts in their community.   Financial benefits:  This event features and promotes the Union Sq restaurant and businesses. Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] ext 2985 Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Press Release, social media, Posters, open call outreach to artists and businesses, newsletter Food served? Yes Nibble Kitchen, Mineirao, Masala Square, Siam Ginger --- will vend in the plaza Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes We will be doing a fire throwing show in the parking lot area. This area will be closed off with metal barricades. Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes Normally we have Police detail due to crowds, will be described in IAP Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes porta-johns

Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Stone Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes August 10, 2019 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Scott Whalen, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Christine Morin, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Jill Lathan, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved