PE SS Cosmas Procession 9-10 — File 23-1136

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000112 File #: 19-011474   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Society of S.S. Cosmas & Damian of Somerville & Cambridge MA   Event name: Procession for S.S. Cosmas & Damian Description: Italian cultural parade/procession held in Somerville since 1926 (98 years).   Location: Procession only entering Somerville via Medford St, up Mansfield St, onto Washington St, down Rossmore St, to rear end of Merrium St, back to Somerville Ave, Ward St, Horace St, and back into Cambridge via Harding St. Date(s): 9/10/23   Rain date(s): 9/17/23 Setup starts at (time): 2:30 PM   Event starts at (time): 2:45 PM  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30 PM   Event ends at (time): 6PM Entertainment: Parade/Procession in this Somerville neighborhood only. 1 small float, 2 small parade bands, 2 trolleys, statues of Saints Cosmas & Damian & followers. Temporary Structures: None Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 300   Total people attending: 300     Maximum attendees accommodated: 300   Total Somerville residents attending: 200   Attendee fees or suggested donations: none   What is your budget for this event: $25k   Social or cultural benefits:  Italian cultural street festival held since 1926 (98 years). The festival itself is on Warren St in Cambridge. The procession/parade ONLY would like to come into Somerville on Sunday, September 10th, 2023.   Financial benefits:  none Event Contact: Anthony Leccese Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Facebook, posters, billboards, word of mouth Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Parade route = temporarily closings only, Medford St, Somerville Ave (atTarget Dept. store), Mansfield St, Washington St (between Mansfield & Rossmore Streets, one side only for extended time), Rossmore St, Merrium St (rear only), Somerville Ave (at Target Dept store), Medford St, Ward St, Horace St, Harding St. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants None Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes After receiving permits, as we always have, we will contact the Somerville PD to set up traffic and pedestrian coverage for the procession/parade date and time. We will also be in touch with the Traffic and Parking Dept to coordinate and post appropriate "No Parking" signage.

Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? Yes The organization holds policies for its chapel and policies for the street festival and parade/procession. Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Past 98 years (except 2020 due to COVID). Always the Sunday after Labor Day. Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Timothy Bakey, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved with Conditions Approved as long as street closures are rolling closures and there are no closures of crosstowns or main streets (i.e. Washington). On those streets participants can occupy the sidewalk and vehicles can move to a designated side street. Kimberly M. Wells, Approved