Matters ▸ Attachment
PE ESMS Festival Series 7-23 — File 23-1032
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