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PE ESMS Festival Series 7-23 — File 23-1032

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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000062 File #: 23-005625   Application for: Public Event Organization name: East Somerville Main Streets   Event name: East Somerville Festival Series Description: We will have live music, food, and dancing at the library and Illinois Avenue.   Location: East Branch of the Somerville Public Library and close Illinois Ave. Date(s): July 23, 2023; August 20, 2023; September 10, 2023   Rain date(s): No rain date Setup starts at (time): 3:00PM   Event starts at (time): 4:00PM  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8:00PM   Event ends at (time): 7:00PM Entertainment: Live music with speakers/amps and dancing Temporary Structures: We will have a small stage for the music. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 150   Total people attending: 300     Maximum attendees accommodated: 300   Total Somerville residents attending: 250   Attendee fees or suggested donations: The event is free   What is your budget for this event: $3,000/festival   Social or cultural benefits:  Through music, food, and dancing, the festival series will celebrate the diversity of East Somerville. Brazilian, Salvadoran, and other Latin musicians will be featured.   Financial benefits:  East Somerville restaurants will have the opportunity to sell food at the events. East Somerville businesses will have the opportunity to vend at the event. Event Contact: Lindsay Allen Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We will advertise in our newsletter that reaches 2,000 subscribers. We will also advertise on social media and our website. We will ask partner organizations to also share the information. Food served? Yes East Somerville restaurants will have the opportunity to sell food. This could include tacos, street corn, pupusas, ice cream, and fruit. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? Yes Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Illinois Ave t Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants All material will be printed in Spanish and Portuguese allowing for language accessibility. Performers will also sing in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. All pathways will be at least 4ft and wheelchair accessible. Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes If needed, we will have police detail at the event. Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Restrooms at Connexion, 149 Broadway, will be available. Liability Insurance? Yes We will have event insurance. Will any public parks be used? No
Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions Food license required Kevin Roche, Approved Timothy Bakey, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Jill Lathan, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved