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PE Holi Festival 4-30 — File 23-0695
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000059
File #: 23-005470
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: SAAAFN
Event name: Holi Festival of Colors
Description: Holi is the South Asian festival of colors
celebrating the arrival of spring. It is a family friendly
event where we will showcase the fun and excitement of
the spring season
Location: Nunziato Field on the corner of Vinal Ave and
Summer St
Date(s): 04/30/2023
Rain date(s): 05/06/2023,05/07/2023
Setup starts at (time): 1:00pm
Event starts at (time): 2:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 5:00pm
Event ends at (time): 4:00pm
Entertainment: Music and dancing, henna painting, and
arts & crafts
Temporary Structures: Folding tables
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50
Total people attending: 50
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 40
Attendee fees or suggested donations: The event is
free
What is your budget for this event: 0
Social or cultural benefits:
SAAAFN (Somerville Asian and Asian American Family
Network) supports and connects with families raising a
student of Asian descent in Somerville. We also hold
cultural events to celebrate the many holidays from Asian
countries.
Financial benefits:
No
Event Contact: Francesca Broekman
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social media, flyers to SPS
Food served?
Yes
Indian snacks or appetizers brought potluck style
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Nunziato Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved