PE Big Gay 6-11 — File 213702

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL22-000032 File #: 22-005410   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Somerville Arts Council   Event name: Big Gay Dance Party Description: This event is a small outdoor dance party to celebrate Pride month. We also feature performers and some interactive activities for children and adults.   Location: Union Square Plaza and half of the Parking lot. Date(s): Saturday, June 11, 2022   Rain date(s): Saturday, June 18, 2022 Setup starts at (time): 2pm   Event starts at (time): 4pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10:30pm   Event ends at (time): 9:30pm Entertainment: Towards the beginning we hope to have activities for kids, including face painting. We will have a DJ for a dance party, photobooth, pride flags hanging in the square. We hope to have a "lounge area" in the plaza where people can gather and have conversations about their own stories or just to relax. We will also have community tabling by LGBTQ focused organizations. Temporary Structures: tables, a couple 10x10 tents, some small lounge chairs for the conversations. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 300   Total people attending: 600     Maximum attendees accommodated: 600   Total Somerville residents attending: 450   Attendee fees or suggested donations: free   What is your budget for this event: 3,000   Social or cultural benefits:  As part of our ArtsUnion event series to enhance the cultural economic development of Union Square, we present the Big Gay Dance Party. This is a free, outdoor dance party for all LGBTQ individuals and allies to celebrate Pride month.   Financial benefits:  The event takes place in Union Square Plaza, the heart of Union Square where small businesses are located. This will bring crowds from all over Somerville and neighboring cities to Union Sq. Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] ext 2985 Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Post Cards, Posters, Newsletter, online calendars, social media, Press Release Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes June 11, 2021

June 1, 2019 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Sean Sylvester, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved