PE Hong Kong Fest 5-31 — File 25-0717

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000006 File #: 25-001589 Public Event Application for: SomerViva: Office of Immigrant Organization name: Affairs New England Hong Kong Festival Event name: The New England Hong Kong Festival is a Description: community-run event that brings together the local Hongkonger community to celebrate our culture and identity. The event will feature performances, food and retail vendors, game booths, and interactive activities for all ages. We successfully hosted the festival this past May in Union Square Plaza in partnership with the Somerville Arts Council and local Hongkongers community organization. Seven Hills Park Location: 5/31/25 Date(s): 6/1/25 Rain date(s): 8 am Setup starts at (time): 8 pm Event ends at (time): Lion dance, Cantonese opera and a Entertainment: number of band performances Tents, tables, chairs, riser. May Temporary Structures: have a tiny riser for the performers but depends on the budget and DPW's availability and capacity. Portapotties and hand wash station. The tents size of would be 10 X 10 with the only exception of the performance tent which would be 10 X 15. Size of the riser would be under 30 feet. The stage itself has dimensions of 12 X 14. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 500 Total people attending: 3000 Maximum attendees accommodated: 500 Total Somerville residents attending: 1500 Free Attendee fees or suggested donations: 1000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: This festival celebrates Hong Kong culture and the local HongKonger community in New England. With performances, food, games, and activities, the event brings together people from all backgrounds to connect and have fun, while giving residents the opportunity to experience a piece of Hong Kong’ s culture. It is also held in May to honor AANHPI Heritage Month. Financial benefits: Last year, our festival attracted over 3,000 attendees, even on our rescheduled rain date. All the restaurants and stores in the Union Square area were packed. We are confident this year’s turnout will be similar, if not better, bringing extra foot traffic to local businesses and introducing new populations to Davis Square who may not typically visit Somerville. The event also provides a vending opportunity for AAPI vendors based in Somerville. Yi Lam Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Social Media campaign, City press release, Physical Posters and physical media support Food served? Yes Most of the food served would be prepared off-site but some of it would be cooked on-site. Caterer used? Yes Will update City Clerk Office ASAP Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes Some vendors would be cooking on site, example of cooking would be grilling skewers.

Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants ADA portapotty, English/Cantonese/Mandarin interpreters Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? Yes Temporary park permits are needed for vendors. Restrooms? Yes portapotties, delivered Friday or Saturday morning and removed Monday morning. Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Seven Hills Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 5/19/24 4pm-8pm in Union Square Plaza Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions Coordinators checklist and food licenses may be required. Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions The applicant also needs park permit for this event. Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Tents larger than 10X10 will need a permit from Fire Prevention. You will also need a permit from Fire Prevention for the cooking. Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved