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PE Arts Council 4th Celebration 6-29 — File 23-1020
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000015
File #: 23-002396
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Arts Council
Event name: Fourth of July Celebration
Description: This event is a city and community
celebration for the Fourth of July where we bring
entertainment for everyone to get together for a festive
evening of lights.
Location: Trum Field, on Broadway between Cedar and
Medford Street.
Date(s): Thursday, June 29th, 2023
Rain date(s): Friday, June 30th, 2023
Setup starts at (time): 1pm
Event starts at (time): 6pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 11pm
Event ends at (time): 10pm
Entertainment: DJ, Live Music, food and novelty
vendors and ending the night with fireworks.
Temporary Structures: 10x10 tents, tables, chairs for
seniors, metal barricades and stage for music.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 1000
Total people attending: 3000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 3000
Total Somerville residents attending: 2500
Attendee fees or suggested donations: free
What is your budget for this event: 15,000
Social or cultural benefits:
This community event brings families and friends to
celebrate Independence Day with food, music and
fireworks.
Financial benefits:
This event always brings large crowds to Magoun Sq
and Ball Sq. This brings local and outside business to
the local shops and restaurants.
Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] x2985
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Newsletter, Press Release, posters, social media
Food served?
Yes
A couple Food trucks selling fried dough, ice cream, and
subs / Italian sausages
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Broadway will be closed from Medford St to Cedar Ave.
There will be no access to Franey Road or Charles E.
Ryan Road. This will all be disclosed in IAP.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Police detail is needed for crowds and public safety , will
be disclosed in IAP.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Will discuss with DPW about porta johns.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Trum field, all fields including basketball courts, baseball
fields and pavillion.
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
June 30th 2022
June 30th, 2021
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CODNITION KTR 230223: See documents tab for "Approved Layout" document with signage and road
closure updates to plan submission.
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved