PE Somerstreets 6-4 — File 23-0690

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000017 File #: 23-002617   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 Franklin St. Date(s): Sunday, June 4, 2023   Rain date(s): Sunday, June 11, 2023 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: 3,000     Maximum attendees accommodated: 3,000   Total Somerville residents attending: 2,500   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] x2985 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, Rei de Picanha. Dean's Concession food truck. 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 McGrath Highway to Franklin St Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes Police detail for event will be disclosed during IAP meeting Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Portajohns will be dropped along festival route. Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes June 5, 2022, June 5 and 6, 2021

Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Timothy Bakey, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved with Conditions Eastern Limit of the festival is Broadway at Franklin St Kimberly M. Wells, Approved