PE SAC Ignite Festival 9-30 — File 23-1165

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000105 File #: 23-011218   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Somerville Arts Council   Event name: Ignite Festival Description: Ignite Festival, a global and fire festival. This event celebrates the diverse, vibrant culture and cuisine of Union Square. Highlighting fiery food, performances, and lit-up art installations. We also plan on partnering up with Union Sq businesses to provide a featured dish or drink at their own business.   Location: Union Square plaza, Union Sq parking lot, Sanborn Ct Lot and Stone Park Date(s): Saturday, September 30, 2023   Rain date(s): Sunday, October 1, 2023 Setup starts at (time): 2PM   Event starts at (time): 6pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 11pm   Event ends at (time): 10pm Entertainment: This year, we plan to have fire throwers, illuminated roaming performances, light art installations, a myriad of international eats and craft vendors. Temporary Structures: 10x10 tents for craft vendors, tables, food vendors will be stationed on the plaza to vend, fire artists will perform inside a metal barricaded fence in order to be distant from crowds, a number of art installations across the square. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 600   Total people attending: 900     Maximum attendees accommodated: 900   Total Somerville residents attending: 500   Attendee fees or suggested donations: free   What is your budget for this event: 7,000   Social or cultural benefits:  The Ignite Festival not only celebrates the international and vibrant culture and cuisine of Union Square but it also is an opportunity for residents to connect with the arts in their community.   Financial benefits:  This event features and promotes the Union Sq restaurants and businesses. Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] x2985     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Press Release, social media, Posters, open call outreach to artists and businesses, newsletter Food served? Yes Nibble Kitchen, Mineirao, Masala Square, Siam Ginger have historically participated. We will submit a coordinator checklist to confirm. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Seating will be provided for those who need access to it. There will also be designated parking spots. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain clear. Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes We will need police and fire detail for this event, will discuss in IAP meeting. Parking (for Attendees)? No

Restrooms? Yes portajohns in plaza, we'll discuss with DPW Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Stone Place Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes October 02, 2021, October 1, 2022 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Two fire details will be required contact Fire Prevention. Fire Prevention will also need to approve the live fire layout and issue a permit. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved