PE Evo Hip Hop 9-7 — File 24-1048

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000134 File #: 24-012143 Public Event Application for: Somerville Arts Council Organization name: Evolution of Hip Hop Event name: An ArtsUnion Event that is produced in Description: partnership with Wat's Da Wurd. The Evolution of Hip Hop Festival in its 10th year will feature rappers, singers, spoken word poets, dancers, and visual artists from the Somerville Community and other local artists. Union Square plaza, partial use of parking lot Location: and Stone Place Park September 7th, 2024 Date(s): September 14th, 2024 Rain date(s): 2pm Setup starts at (time): 4:30pm Event starts at (time): 9:30pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8:30pm Event ends at (time): There will be craft vendors, live art, Entertainment: interactive activities, music performances, and local community groups. Stage, 10'x 10' tents, tables and Temporary Structures: chairs for activities and craft vendors. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 250 Total people attending: 500 Maximum attendees accommodated: 500 Total Somerville residents attending: 400 Free Attendee fees or suggested donations: 5,000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Brings music enthusiast to learn about the history and origin of Hip Hop. The event is about music but also about community and togetherness through the hip hop culture. This will be the 10th year or celebrating this event. Financial benefits: This event will bring a diverse crowd to the Union Sq Businesses. Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact: [phone removed] x2985 Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Newsletter, Press Release, Social Media, Posters Food served? Yes Possibly yes, we will send a Coordinator checklist if we can secure a vendor. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants There will be seating for audience who needs to sit. Designated parking spots for accessibility needs. Crosswalks and sidewalks will remain clear. Arrangements:

Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Porta-john in the plaza Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Stone Place Park, will send a park permit once we confirm. Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 10/16/2021,08/20/2022,08/19/2023 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved Charles Breen, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved