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PE Holy Spirit Procession 7-11 — File 25-1217
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000109
File #: 14-000485
Public Event
Application for:
Portuguese-American Civic League
Organization name:
Annual Holy Spirit Procession
Event name:
Procession from 26 Springfield Street to 61
Description:
Concord Avenue in Somerville. We will return to 26
Springfield Street.(This application is only for the
procession, PEL25-000082 is for special alcohol and feast
itself).
March from 26 Springfield Street to 61 Concord
Location:
Avenue in Somerville. We will return to 26 Springfield
Street.
07/11/2025
Date(s):
N/A
Rain date(s):
07:00 PM
Setup starts at (time):
08:30 PM
Event ends at (time):
Small marching band
Entertainment:
None
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 100
Total people attending: 50
Maximum attendees accommodated: 150
Total Somerville residents attending: 50
No
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
2,000.00
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Our Annual Holy Spirit Feast
Financial benefits:
The event is diverse and the community comes together to
celebrate. The feast is over 100 years old.
Joseph Vasconcelos
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social media
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Springfield Street
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
None
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Somerville Police detail
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Provided at 26 Springfield Street.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
Hospitality Insurance
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
Rico Isidoro, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved