PE Somer Fest 8-2 — File 25-1199

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000092 File #: 25-013462 Public Event Application for: Somerville Arts Council and Citixen Organization name: Joy Somer Fest Event name: Somer Fest is a multi-genre performance Description: arts festival held annually in Somerville. Seven Hills Park Location: 08/02/2025 Date(s): 08/03/2025 Rain date(s): 10:00 AM Setup starts at (time): 09:00 PM Event ends at (time): Somer Fest will feature live music, lawn Entertainment: games, and artistic performances. One 12’ x 14’ stage for Temporary Structures: performances and two 10’ x 10' tents Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 300 Total people attending: 500 Maximum attendees accommodated: 500 Total Somerville residents attending: 300 free Attendee fees or suggested donations: 6000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Somer Fest is an outdoor community festival that showcases talented musicians of color, a marketplace consisting of minority vendors, and lawn games for an immersive attendee experience. Financial benefits: This community festival will congregate hundreds of people in Davis Square. Foot traffic is notable and always appreciated by the businesses. Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Newsletter, Press Release, Flyers, Social Media outreach Food served? Yes We will likely have 1 or 2 food vendors and will disclose 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 site is ADA accessible. There will also be portable restrooms located including an ADA Unit. We will add seating for those who need it and reserve parking spots as well. Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? Yes We are hoping to reserve parking on Meacham Road between Dover Street and Buena Vista Road. Restrooms? Yes Portable restrooms will be added through the Department of Public Works. Delivery usually happens on Fridays and removed by 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 September 9, 2022

Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions Applicant also needs a park permit. Charles Breen, Approved Rico Isidoro, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved