Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Fourth of July Celebration 6-30 — File 213983
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000042
File #: 22-006010
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Arts Council
Event name: Fourth of July Celebration
Description: This event is a city and community
celebration for the Fourth of July where we bring
entertainment for everyone to get together for a festive
evening of lights.
Location: Trum Field, on Broadway between Cedar and
Medford Street.
Date(s): Thursday, June 30, 2022
Rain date(s): Friday. July 1, 2022
Setup starts at (time): 1pm
Event starts at (time): 6pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 11pm
Event ends at (time): 10pm
Entertainment: DJ, Live Music, food and novelty
vendors and ending the night with fireworks.
Temporary Structures: 10x10 tents, tables, chairs for
seniors, metal barricades and stage for music.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 9,000
Total people attending: 12,000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 12,000
Total Somerville residents attending: 10,000
Attendee fees or suggested donations: free
What is your budget for this event: 15,000
Social or cultural benefits:
This community event brings families and friends into the
square to celebrate Independence Day with food, music
and fireworks!
Financial benefits:
This event always brings large crowds to Magoun Sq and
ball Sq. This brings local and outside business to the
local shops and restaurants.
Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] ext 2985
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Newsletter, Press Release, posters, social media
Food served?
Yes
A few Food trucks selling fried dough, ice cream, and
Italian sausages
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Broadway will be closed from Medford St to Cedar Ave.
There will be no access to Franey Road or Charles E.
Ryan Road. This will all be disclosed in IAP.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Will be disclosed in IAP
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Will discuss with DPW about porta johns.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Trum Field
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
June 30, 2021
June 27, 2019
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved with Conditions
Please apply for a fireworks permit and all food trucks will need to be permitted (if they haven't been already).
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Sean Sylvester, Approved with Conditions
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved