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PE Riverfest 9-16 — File 23-1327
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000159
File #: 15-003014
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Federal Realty / Assembly Row
Event name: Riverfest
Description: Free, community festival filled with
children's activities, live music, fireworks
Location: Baxter Park; Great River Rd and Artisan Way
Date(s): Saturday, September 16
Rain date(s): Sunday, September 17
Setup starts at (time): 10am
Event starts at (time): 11am
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10pm
Event ends at (time): 9pm
Entertainment: Live Music on two stages - Mystic River
(Baxter Park) and on the Lawn Stage (Block 7) inside
Assembly Row. Music runs from 1pm - fireworks
Temporary Structures: Couple of 10x10 and 12x12
tents to be used for live music equipment storage/breaks
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: Estimated 5,000 at once
Total people attending: 10-15,000
Maximum attendees accommodated: N/A
Total Somerville residents attending: 2000
Attendee fees or suggested donations: N/A
What is your budget for this event: $35,000
Social or cultural benefits:
Free, community festival filled with children's activities,
live music, fireworks
Financial benefits:
Brings Somerville residents and others to the
neighborhood for shopping, dining, and a day of free
outdoor fun
Event Contact: Haley King Suarez
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Promoted via Assembly Row owned/earned
communications
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Great River Road for emergency vehicles and Artisan
Way for Kid's Activities
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
Assembly Row is a handicap accessible shopping center
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
To work with State/Local PD's
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
Parking at Assembly Row is free for 3 hours in all
garages
Restrooms?
Yes
Public restrooms located on Block 4
Liability Insurance?
Yes
Can provide
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Baxter Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
09/10/2022
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 230815: Vendors on Assembly Row must maintain a 36-inch wide accessible path on the
sidewalks at all times.
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Fireworks will require permits from Fire Prevention. Fire details will be required.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved