PE Joy Fest 5-31 — File 25-0713

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000014 File #: 24-005913 Public Event Application for: Abbey Judd Organization name: Joy Fest Event name: A DIY celebration of music, art, and the Description: radical joy it brings to our lives and the Somerville community. This event is a festival with opportunities to learn about /support organizations and initiatives that will enable a thriving environment for art and artists in Somerville. Throughout the festival, there will be participatory arts workshops and musical performances that are designed to invite the broader community to engage with art and creativity, to connect with the local arts and music community. Prospect Hill Park, and Munroe street between Location: Bigelow and Greenville St. 05/31/2025 Date(s): 06/01/2025 Rain date(s): 09:00 AM Setup starts at (time): 07:00 PM Event ends at (time): There will be 3-4 live music performances Entertainment: with DJs between sets. There will be 3-4 arts-workshops for people to participate in as part of the festival. There will be tents (with Temporary Structures: appropriate weights on the legs), as well tables set up for artists and folks selling artwork at the event. There will also be a temporary stage set up for performances. The tents are smaller than 10 X10. Dimensions of the stage is 70" X 74" Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 200 Total people attending: 400 Maximum attendees accommodated: 300 Total Somerville residents attending: 300 Suggested Attendee fees or suggested donations: donations. $3000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: This event will highlight local Somerville organizations that serve the arts and cultural community. Financial benefits: This event will highlight local Somerville organizations that serve the arts and cultural community. Abbey Judd Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We will use our instagram account, post flyers throughout Somerville and ask all the artists, musicians, performers, and community partners to highlight the event. We will also include outreach to the neighborhood and through our grant from the Somerville Arts Council. Food served? Yes It will be free food and we will invite people to bring food for picnic and potluck style event. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes A portion of Munroe street, between Bigelow and Greenville Sidewalks blocked? Yes The sidewalk along the North Western section of Prospect

Hill Park (NW of Greenville Street) will have a couple of tablesthat are along the sidewalk, but not obstructing egress on the sidewalk. A stage will be set up on the NW side of the tower,though not preventing egress in front of the stage along the sidewalk. Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants We will ensure the sidewalk is ADA accessible. Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? Yes We will not provide parking for general admission attendees, but one of the organizers lives adjacent to the park and will block off space on Bigelow St. for artists /performers and organizations. If needed, we can request a permit for special event parking to block off 5 spots on Bigelow St. Restrooms? Yes The residents of 11 Bigelow are open to allowing artists to use their restroom as a facility for the event. We are exploring the cost and need for porta-potties for this event for general admission attendees. Liability Insurance? Yes We are looking into one day event insurance for this event. Will any public parks be used? Yes Prospect Hill Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes May 18, 2024 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved with Conditions Please request a permit via MyRec. Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions Applicant also needs park permit Charles Breen, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved