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PE SAC Carnval 6-5 — File 213720
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000018
File #: 22-004624
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Arts Council and East
Somerville Main Streets
Event name: Somerstreets: Carnaval
Description: Somerstreets festival encourages people
to come out for cycling, walking, dancing, and other
modes of activity. We bring food and music from all over
the world supporting the arts! This event specially
supports the businesses along the route.
Location: Broadway from McGrath Highway to
Pennsylvania Ave.
Date(s): June 5, 2022
Rain date(s): June 12, 2022
Setup starts at (time): 12pm
Event starts at (time): 2pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8pm
Event ends at (time): 6pm
Entertainment: We will be featuring the restaurants and
businesses along the route and encouraging their
participation. We will have 2 stages of music featuring
local artists and bands. There will be craft vendors
participation as well and other acts.
Temporary Structures: 2 stages will be set up for
music, tables and chairs, tents for craft vendors.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 1,200
Total people attending: 2000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 2,000
Total Somerville residents attending: 1,500
Attendee fees or suggested donations: free
What is your budget for this event: 6,000
Social or cultural benefits:
Somerstreets is the City of Somerville's take on Open
Streets concept, closing streets to cars and opening
them up for cycling, walking, dancing, and other modes
of activity. This event brings food, music, and
programming from all over the world supporting the arts
and encouraging people to come out and be a
community.
Financial benefits:
This event includes the participation of the restaurants
and businesses along Broadway. It brings large crowds
and exposure to these businesses that need it.
Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] ext 2985
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social Media, Newsletters, Posters, Press Release
Food served?
Yes
Restaurants along the route will be participating, some
who have agreed to participate:
Gauchao Restaurant
Rincon Mexicano
Maya Sol
Rei de Picanha
We are in the middle of contacting Dean's Concession to
participate as well. I'll update this list as needed.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Festival takes place on Broadway from Kensington Ave
to Pennsylvania Ave.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Police detail for event will be disclosed during IAP
meeting
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
local businesses and organizations will provide restrooms
for the public
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
June 5 and 6, 2021
June 2, 2019
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved with Conditions
Any outdoor cooking will need approval from fire prevention. Please refer to the IAP for fire detail requirements.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Sean Sylvester, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved