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PE SomerStreets Carnaval 6-1 — File 25-0718
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000018
File #: 25-006597
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Arts Council and East
Organization name:
Somerville Main Streets
SomerStreets: Carnaval
Event name:
Somerstreets festival encourages people to
Description:
come out for walking, dancing, and other modes of activity.
We bring food and music from all over the world supporting
the arts! This event specially supports the businesses
along the route.
Broadway from McGrath Highway to Franklin St
Location:
and Pennsylvania Ave. See attached layout.
06/01/2025
Date(s):
06/08/2025
Rain date(s):
02:00 PM
Setup starts at (time):
08:00 PM
Event ends at (time):
We will be featuring booths for the
Entertainment:
restaurants and businesses along the route. We will have
2 stages of music featuring local artists and bands. There
will be craft vendors participation as well and other
interactive activities and roaming acts.
2 stages will be set up for music,
Temporary Structures:
tables and chairs, 10x10 tents for craft vendors.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 1200
Total people attending: 3000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 3000
Total Somerville residents attending: 2500
free
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
6500
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on Open
Streets concept, closing streets to cars and opening them
up for cycling, walking, dancing, and other modes of
activity. This event brings food, music, and programming
from all over the world supporting the arts and encouraging
people to come out and celebrate.
Financial benefits:
This event includes the participation of the restaurants and
businesses along Broadway. It brings large crowds and
exposure to these businesses that really need it.
Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact:
[phone removed] x2985
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social Media, Newsletters, Posters, Press Release
Food served?
Yes
Restaurants along the route will be participating, some who
have agreed to participate: Gauchao Restaurant, Rincon
Mexicano, Rei de Picanha. Dean's Concession food truck.
I'll update this list as needed in the coordinator checklist.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Festival takes place on Broadway from McGrath Highway
to Franklin St and Pennsylvania Ave.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
There will be designated ADA accessible parking spots,
sidewalks and crosswalks will be kept clear. Any set up will
allow for enough space and accessibility. There is also an
ADA compliant space where we will have chairs, water,
away from crowd for anyone that needs it.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Police Detail needs will be determined in the Incident
Action Plan.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
We will be working with the Department of Public Works to
arrange drop off of porta-potties.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
June 2, 2024 and June 4, 2023
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved