PE Tree Lighting 12-5 — File 24-1693

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000259 File #: 24-026968 Public Event Application for: City of Somerville, Mayors Office Organization name: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Event name: City of Somerville will be hosting its annual Description: tree lighting ceremony and Santa meet and greet. This event will take place at the City Hall Concourse and in the cafeteria of the Somerville High School. City Hall concourse, blocking traffic in City Hall Location: parking lot in front of City Hall and high school. 12/5/24 Date(s): 12/10/24 Rain date(s): 4pm Setup starts at (time): 5pm Event starts at (time): 8pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7pm Event ends at (time): Caroling Entertainment: Podium and lights. Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 200 Total people attending: 350 Maximum attendees accommodated: 350 Total Somerville residents attending: 350 N/A Attendee fees or suggested donations: $5,000.00 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Families will have a safe contained area to safely watch our annual tree lighting ceremony. Financial benefits: N/A Midalys Rosario Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Social media/press release Food served? Yes Cookies, hot coffee, hot chocolate. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Through traffic in City Hall plaza parking lot will be blocked off. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Most of the event will be accessible to all individuals. Will be done on level surface accessible to wheelchairs. Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes We will have police detail along with fire on the concourse. Parking (for Attendees)? Yes Street parking on Highland Avenue Restrooms? Yes City Hall Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No

Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 12/7/23 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Charles Breen, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved