PE Holi 5-14 — File 23-0808

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000082 File #: 23-007284   Application for: Public Event Organization name: SAAAFN   Event name: Holi Festival 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 Date(s): 5/14/2023   Rain date(s): 6/4/2023 and 6/11/2023 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) promotes family events celebrating our Asian heritage. 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   Financial benefits:  Participants at this event may go to local business in Union Square before or after the event. 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 various list serves and posted at the public library Food served? No 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 Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved

Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions Applicant stated the food option would be removed. I am providing conditional approval, pending the modification to the application removing the food option. Susan Yerkes, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Timothy Bakey, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Jill Lathan, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved