PE Flag Raising 1-1 — File 24-1568

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000249 File #: 24-010190 Public Event Application for: Somerville Museum Organization name: Jan 1 Flag Raising ceremony Event name: Jan 1 Flag Raising ceremony to celebrate Description: the history of Somerville's first flag at Prospect Hill. Procession from City Hall to Prospect Hill Park. Location: No road closures but police escort needed along Highland Avenue. January 1, 2025 Date(s): n/a Rain date(s): 8am (City Hall); 10am (Park) Setup starts at (time): 11:30 (City Hall); 12pm (Park) Event starts at (time): 2:30pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 1:30pm Event ends at (time): Procession from City Hall and music Entertainment: /speeches at the park Stage, tents. Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 200 Total people attending: 200 Maximum attendees accommodated: 200 Total Somerville residents attending: 200 $5 suggested Attendee fees or suggested donations: donation 2000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Jan 1 Flag Raising ceremony to celebrate the history of Somerville's first flag at Prospect Hill. Financial benefits: historical and community benefits not directly related to financial Grace Bryan Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Flyers, digital promotion via social media Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Procession from City Hall to Prospect Hill Park. No road closures but police escort needed along Highland Avenue. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants n/a Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes Escort needed, similar to 9/1 event at Powder House Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Are porta johns typically used for this event? I see it included in previous licenses.

Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Prospect Hill Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Every year on 1/1 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions Please make sure to get the Parks & Recreation permit. Charles Breen, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved