PE Türkiye Flag 10-29 — File 25-1617

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000162 File #: 25-027278 102nd Anniversary of the Republic of Event Name: Türkiye – Flag Raising Ceremony SOIA - Office of Immigrant Affairs Business Name: Public Event License Application Type: 42 CROSS ST Location: APPLICANT SOIA - Office of Immigrant Affairs Company Name: Karim L. Razzaz Contact Name: Business Address: , Home Address: 42 Cross St Somerville, MA 02145 Work Phone: Home Phone: krazzaz@somervillema.gov Email: # of days: 1 Does this event occupy a public space or significantly affect nearby residents?: Yes Are you the party applying for the Public Event License?: Yes Describe the location in detail: Somerville City Hall Plaza, 93 Highland Ave In the last 5 years, have you been found guilty, liable, or responsible, in any judicial or administrative proceeding, for any violation of the City Wage Theft Ordinance or any State or Federal laws or regulations regulating the payment of wages? City Wage Theft Ordinance: No Date: 10/29/2025 Event Setup Begins: 02:30 PM Start Time: 03:00 PM End Time: 04:00 PM Event Cleanup Ends: 04:30 PM Do You Have a Proposed Rain Date for Your Public Event?: No Organization name; if none, your name: New England Turkish Student Association (NETSA) Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : Emphasize friendship and cultural ties between Somerville, USA and the Turkish community. Celebrate 102 years of the Republic of Türkiye and the shared democratic values of unity, freedom, and civic pride. Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: N/A What is the budget for this event?: N/A Complete Mailing Address : 42 Cross St. Somerville, MA 02145 Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): Karim L. Razzaz Email: krazzaz@somervillema.gov Phone (Will be available to the public): [phone removed] Event Name : 102nd Anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye – Flag Raising Ceremony Describe the Event: A community ceremony commemorating the 102nd Anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye. Turkish and American community members, students, and local officials will come together to celebrate the founding of the Republic, raise the Turkish flag, and honor the shared values of democracy and friendship between Türkiye and the City of Somerville.

The ceremony will feature remarks from Didem Buner, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Boston, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne of the City of Somerville (invited), and Nee Lortlar Ünlü, a distinguished member of the Turkish-American community. The program will include the flag-raising ceremony and the performance of the Turkish National Anthem (stiklal Mar). Describe any Entertainment at the Event (if none, type None): N/A Describe any tents, inflatables, or other temporary structures to be used (if none, type None): 2 Tents Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: Interpretation is available for attendees upon request Estimated maximum attendance at one time : 20-30 Estimated total number of people attending: 50-100 Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 50-100 Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: 100 Attendee fees or suggested donations : N/A Will this event be open to the public?: Yes Describe your outreach/publicity: Promote the Turkish flag-raising event through social media and local community partners, including Turkish cultural organizations and businesses. Share a brief press release with local media and place flyers at key community locations to reach residents offline. Will food be served?: No Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : No Will any streets be blocked? : No Will any sidewalks be blocked? : No Will any public parks be used? : No Has this event occurred in the last two years? : No Police Detail : No Parking for Attendees : No Restrooms : No Liability Insurance : No Approval Conditions: CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved Reviewer: Kevin Roche, Engineering, Approved Reviewer: CS Traffic and Parking, Traffic and Parking, Approved Reviewer: Eric Weisman, Public Works, Approved Reviewer: Jesse Moos, Engineering, Complete Reviewer: Charles Breen, Fire Prevention, Approved Reviewer: Mackenzie Richardson, Police, Approved Reviewer: Kimberly M. Wells, City Clerk, Approved Reviewer: