PE Halloween BP and Pet Parade 10-26 — File 24-1249

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000202 File #: 24-018167 Public Event Application for: East Somerville Main Streets Organization name: Halloween Block Party & Pet Parade Event name: This annual block party is one of the many Description: initiatives we have to revitalize the E Cross St area and Chuckie Harris Park. The event hosts families and local nonprofits to enjoy Halloween-themed activities and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend. We will also include a pet parade and contest down Cross Street. Chuckie Harris Park and Cross Street East Location: between Broadway and Pennsylvania Avenue October 26, 2024 Date(s): October 27, 2024 Rain date(s): 1:00 pm Setup starts at (time): 3:00 pm Event starts at (time): 7:00 pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:00 pm Event ends at (time): Live music, face painting, roaming Entertainment: masked performers, science demos, and pumpkin decorating—we’ll have a speaker and amp too. Tables, chairs, amps, Temporary Structures: microphone, road barriers, tents, small stage, speaker, Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 200 Total people attending: 400 Maximum attendees accommodated: 400 Total Somerville residents attending: 300 This is a free Attendee fees or suggested donations: event. There will be a $5 suggested donation to enter the pet costume contest. 1000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: This is a child-friendly event that draws foot traffic to Broadway businesses in East Somerville and engage the community. Financial benefits: This event will increase foot traffic in the East Somerville business district and is likely to result in increased patronage among Broadway businesses. Additionally, businesses will have the opportunity to vend at the event, and local artists will also have the chance to showcase their work. Paula Ochoa Tovar Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We will advertise on social media channels, our website, and our newsletter that reaches 2,000 people. We will also poster around Somerville. Food served? Yes Local vendors will have the option of selling food. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes We would like to close down Cross Street East in front of

Chuckie Harris Park. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants We will provide all of the promotional materials in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. We will also have ADA bathrooms available at 149 Broadway. Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes There is a porta john at the park. We will also have bathrooms available at 149 Broadway. Liability Insurance? Yes We will have event insurance. Will any public parks be used? Yes Chuckie Harris Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 10/18/23 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions Appears food will be offered. Coordinators and Temp Food applications required. Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions Organization needs to complete the Parks & Recreation permit online: https://somervillema.myrec.com/info/facilities/default.aspx Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Use only easily moveable barriers to block street. Travel lane of the street must remain clear of obstructions so that emergency vehicles may pass if necessary. Timothy Mitsakis, Approved with Conditions Must follow city noise ordinance Kimberly M. Wells, Approved