PE Honk 10-6 — File 23-1099

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000014 File #: 23-002301   Application for: Public Event Organization name: HONK!   Event name: HONK! Festival Description: Over 20 activist street bands (all acoustic, mostly brass) from Somerville, New England, New Orleans, Latin America and Uganda perform at a family lantern parade Friday evening, in stationary venues throughout Davis Square on Saturday, and at a big parade on Sunday early afternoon.   Location: Friday night Lantern Parade: Hodgkin's Park and sidewalk procession. Saturday Festival in Seven Hills Park, Statue park, Kenney Park, Elm Street from Dover Street to Cutter Avenue, Chester Street from Elm Street to Herbert Street, Summer Street (Dilboy side only) from Elm Street to Windom Street, Dover Street from Davis Square to Flatbread Pizza. Sunday Parade route: Herbert Street Parking Lot, Day Street from Orchard Street to Elm Street, Beech Street, and Holland Street eastbound from Buena Vista Road to College Avenue.. Date(s): 10/6/23, 10/7/23, and 10/8/23   Rain date(s): None Setup starts at (time): Friday at 2:00 PM; Saturday at 10:00 AM; Sunday at 10:00 AM   Event starts at (time): Friday at 4:00 PM; Saturday at 12:00 PM; Sunday at 12:00 PM  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): Friday at 9:30 PM; Saturday at 10:00 PM; Sunday at 2:00 PM   Event ends at (time): Friday at 9:00 PM; Saturday at 9:00 PM; Sunday at 1:00 PM Entertainment: Musical performances by over 20 acoustic bands. Temporary Structures: Just pop-up tent shelters for tabling. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 5,000   Total people attending: 10,000     Maximum attendees accommodated: 10,000   Total Somerville residents attending: 4,000   Attendee fees or suggested donations: None   What is your budget for this event: $95,000   Social or cultural benefits:  Arts, community, music.   Financial benefits:  The festival brings very positive attention to Somerville for its vibrant arts scene and welcoming community. The large audience is encouraged to use local businesses during the festival (no outside vendors are allowed). Event Contact: Harris Gruman Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We advertise online and on the radio and are listed in cultural calendars in print media. Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Saturday: close off Elm Street from Davis Square to Cutter Avenue from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Chester Street from Herbert to Elm from 11:00 Am to 8:00 PM, Dover Street from Davis Square to Flatbread Pizza. Sunday parade: Herbert Street parking lot needs to be closed 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM,

Day Street from Orchard Street to Elm Street, Beech Street, and Holland Street eastbound from Buena Vista Road to College Avenue. Sidewalks blocked? Yes During the lantern parades, Friday 7:30 to 8:30 PM, along the procession routes, the bands and families with lanterns will fill the sidewalks. On Sunday, during the parade, the sidewalks are crowded with spectators Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants What is already present in the location. Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes Patrols and details for the Saturday festival and the Sunday parade. Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes The City provides port-a-potties on Saturday at Seven Hills Park and Kenney Park from 12:00 to 9:00 PM. Liability Insurance? Yes Policy from Wedgewood, Crane and Connolly Insurance of Somerville. Will any public parks be used? Yes Hodgekins Park, Friday, 4:00 to 9:00 PM; Kenney Park and Statue Park, Saturday, 12:00 to 9:00 PM; Seven Hills Park, Saturday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Indigenous Peoples Day weekend from 2006 till 2022, with the exception of 2020 due to the pandemic. Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Timothy Bakey, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved