PE Ignite Fest 9-28 — File 24-1144

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000133 File #: 24-012136 Public Event Application for: Somerville Arts Council Organization name: Ignite Festival Event name: Ignite Festival, a global and fire festival. This Description: event celebrates the diverse, vibrant culture and cuisine of Union Square. Highlighting fiery food, performances, and lit-up art installations. We also plan on partnering up with Union Sq businesses to provide a featured dish or drink at their own business. Union Square plaza, Union Sq parking lot Location: September 28th, 2024 Date(s): September 29th,2024 Rain date(s): 2pm Setup starts at (time): 6pm Event starts at (time): 11pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10pm Event ends at (time): We plan to have fire throwers, illuminated Entertainment: roaming performances, light art installations, a myriad of international eats and craft vendors. 10x10 tents for craft vendors, Temporary Structures: 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: 600 Total people attending: 900 Maximum attendees accommodated: 900 Total Somerville residents attending: 700 Free Attendee fees or suggested donations: 9,000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: The Ignite Festival not only celebrates the international and 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 restaurants and businesses. Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact: [phone removed] x2985 Event Contact Phone: 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, and Masala Square have historically participated. We will submit a coordinator checklist to confirm. 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 Seating will be provided for those who need access to it. There will also be designated parking spots. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain clear. Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes We will need fire detail for this event, will discuss in IAP meeting. Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes portajohns in plaza, we'll discuss with DPW Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Stone Place Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes October 1, 2022, Sept 30, 2023 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions See Fire Prevention for permit & fire detail Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved