PE Juneteenth Flag 6-12 — File 23-1029

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000100 File #: 23-010820   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Department of Racial and Social Justice   Event name: Juneteenth Flag Raising Commemoration Description: Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Africans and African Americans. There will be a flag raising, free ice cream from a black owned business in Somerville, speakers, singers and poets in collaboration with the North Shore Juneteenth Association.   Location: Somerville City Hall Concourse - Parking Lot near the flag poles. Date(s): June 12, 2023   Rain date(s): N/A If it rains, we have reserved rain space at the Somerville High School cafeteria. Setup starts at (time): 4:00 PM   Event starts at (time): 5:30 PM  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7:30 PM   Event ends at (time): 6:45 PM Entertainment: There will be a singer who will perform the Black National Anthem while the flag is raised. To close the program, a poem will be read. Temporary Structures: Tents will only be used in the event it rains to cover the podium. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 60   Total people attending: 60     Maximum attendees accommodated: 60   Total Somerville residents attending: 50   Attendee fees or suggested donations: N/A   What is your budget for this event: $500.00   Social or cultural benefits:  The flag raising is in recognition and commemoration of the Juneteenth federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Africans and African Americans.   Financial benefits:  N/A Event Contact: Amanda Nagim-Williams and Denise Molina Capers Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Social Media City Calendar Emails to City Partners, businesses, and organizations Food served? Yes Pre packaged ice-cream will be available from Tipping Cow ice-cream. Caterer used? Yes Tipping Cow 415 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145 Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Seating will be available. Arrangements:     Police Detail: No

Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes We have made a request that City Hall will remain open for the duration of the program for restroom access. Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions If a tent is used please see to it that it is not placed in any travel lane which would block emergency vehicles from passing. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved