PE 24hrs Culture 8-16 — File 25-1194

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000093 File #: 25-013493 Public Event Application for: Somerville Arts Council and Circle Organization name: Squared 24 Hours of Culture Event name: This event will empower the cultural Description: ecosystem of the Greater Boston Area. The event will showcase local artists through performances, exhibits, and activations. Partnering with local food vendors to showcase the multicultural melting pot of the greater boston area, including Soul-food, Haitian food, and Vegan-fusion options. Event will take place in Union Square Plaza and Location: partial use of the parking lot. Stone Park will also be activated as part of the day. 08/16/2025 Date(s): 08/17/2025 Rain date(s): 02:00 PM Setup starts at (time): 11:00 PM Event ends at (time): Music and Dance Performances, lawn Entertainment: games, and vendors. A stage, 4 - 10x10 tents for Temporary Structures: vendors and sound engineer. Tables and Chairs. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 200 Total people attending: 500 Maximum attendees accommodated: 500 Total Somerville residents attending: 300 Free Attendee fees or suggested donations: $4,750 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Somerville Residents will have the opportunity to view local artists’ work, performances, and activations during the event further enriching the connections in the cultural ecosystem. The attendees and residents will also be given space to share their feedback on the current state of the cultural ecosystem of the city as well as suggestions for change. Partnering with local businesses, the attendees will get exclusive offers to patronize these businesses for attending the engagement. Financial benefits: The event will Bring new patrons to the area, as well as sharing vending space opportunities. The event aims to Partner with the local and surrounding businesses. This activation will bring a number of people to the Union Square area. Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Newsletter, Flyers, social media posts. Food served? Yes 1 or 2 food vendors will be participating, we will list on the coordinator checklist. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants The event will prioritize adding seats for those with ADA needs. There will also be accessible parking dedicated for those who need it. Arrangements: Police Detail: No

Parking (for Attendees)? Yes Reserving the parking spaces in the municipal lot for performers and vendors. Restrooms? Yes Portable Restrooms will be placed through Department of Public Works. Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Stone Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved Charles Breen, Approved Rico Isidoro, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved