Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Salute to Service 5-16 — File 26-0598
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL26-000016
File #: 26-006991
SALUTE TO SERVICE PARADE
Event Name:
CITY OF SOMERVILLE VETERANS'
Business Name:
SERVICES
Public Event License
Application Type:
541 Broadway
Location:
APPLICANT
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN SERVICES-
Company Name:
admin
MICHAEL MANOOGIAN
Contact Name:
Business Address:
167 HOLLAND ST 3RD FLOOR
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
Home Address:
167 HOLLAND ST 3RD FLOOR
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
MMANOOGIAN@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: PARADE ROUTE from CITY HALL, DOWN HIGHLAND AVE TO CEDAR TO FRANEY
ROAD ENDING AT TRUM FIELD
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: 05/16/2026
Event Setup Begins: 08:00 AM
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 03:00 PM
Event Cleanup Ends: 04:00 PM
Do You Have a Proposed Rain Date for Your Public Event?: No
Organization name; if none, your name: CITY OF SOMERVILLE VETERANS' SERVICES
Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : Letting the armed services know we
appreciate all they’ve done for us
Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: ALL WELCOME VETERANS'
PARADE
What is the budget for this event?: 150000.00
Complete Mailing Address : 167 HOLLAND ST SUITE 322 SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): DIRECTOR JEROME THOMAS
Email: JTHOMAS@SOMERVILLEMA.GOV
Phone (Will be available to the public): 617 625 6600X4710
Event Name : SALUTE TO SERVICE PARADE
Describe the Event: parade celebrating all military branches with marching bands
1.
Describe any Entertainment at the Event (if none, type None): MARCHING BANDS PARADE ACTS
Describe any tents, inflatables, or other temporary structures to be used (if none, type None): TENTS AT
CONCOURSE, TENT FOR COMMENTATORS, TENTS AT TRUM FIELD, the tent dimensions from DPW are 10’x10’ and 20’
x20’
Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: WILL WORK WITH ADA
Estimated maximum attendance at one time : PUBLIC EVENT ATTENDEES
Estimated total number of people attending: ENTIRE CITY WITHIN SAFETY
Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS
Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: ALL ARE WELCOME WITHIN SAFETY
Attendee fees or suggested donations : N/A
Will this event be open to the public?: Yes
Describe your outreach/publicity: WORD OF MOUTH FLYERS COMMS DEPT PRESS RELEASE SOCIAL MEDIA
Will food be served?: Yes
If yes, describe:: Food Trucks at Trum Field, local businesses will be given the opportunity to set up tables with samples of
their food
Will the event be catered?: No
Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : No
Will any streets be blocked? : Yes
If yes, describe:: SPD WILL BLOCK NECESARY ROADS
Road to be closed: ALONG PARADE ROUTE
Cross street where road closure will start: WALNUT/HIGHLAND
Cross street where road closure will end: CEDAR AND BROADWAY
Will any sidewalks be blocked? : No
Will any public parks be used? : Yes
If yes, name of park(s) : PARADE ENDS AT TRUM WITH ACTIVITIES TO FOLLOW
Has this event occurred in the last two years? : Yes
If yes, prior dates : 5/28/24,5/25/25
Police Detail : Yes
If yes, describe:: SPD IS INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING
Parking for Attendees : No
Restrooms : Yes
If yes, please describe the restrooms being provided, and if you are providing portable toilets, state how they will be
delivered and removed:: ON CONCOURSE,AT TRUM WHERE PARADE ENDS,WILL COORDINATE WITH DPW AND
VENDOR FOR SET UP AND REMOVAL
Liability Insurance : No
Approval Conditions:
Albert Bargoot, ISD Building, Approved with Conditions
Reviewer:
CONDITION apply for a building permits to install the tents.
Maureen Lee, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions
Reviewer:
1. Approved with the conditions (1) a Coordinators checklist is submitted 30 days prior to the event. (2) Food vendors submit a Temporary Food
License application 30 days prior to the event. Please contact Arturo Vazquez if there are questions.
CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved
Reviewer:
Kevin Roche, Engineering, Approved
Reviewer:
Eric Weisman, Public Works, Approved
Reviewer:
Yianny Tsirigotis, Recreation, Approved
Reviewer:
Charles Breen, Fire Prevention, Approved
Reviewer:
Suzanne Rinfret, Traffic and Parking, Approved
Reviewer:
Mackenzie Richardson, Police, Approved
Reviewer:
Kimberly M. Wells, City Clerk, Approved
Reviewer:
Jesse Moos, Engineering, Complete
Reviewer: