PE Easter Vigil 3-30 — File 24-0303

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000025 File #: 19-011316   Application for: Public Event Organization name: St Benedict Parish   Event name: Easter Vigil Description: The start of Easter Vigil celebration, the lighting of the Paschal Candle is the beginning of the Easter Vigil celebration in front of the church building located at 21 Hathorn Street   Location: In front of 21 Hathorn St Date(s): 03/30/2024   Rain date(s): None Setup starts at (time): 7:00 pm   Event starts at (time): 8:00 pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8:30 pm   Event ends at (time): 8:15 pm Entertainment: Religious Event Temporary Structures: only an grill with wood to light the fire for Easter Vigil Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 250   Total people attending: 350     Maximum attendees accommodated: 425   Total Somerville residents attending: 300   Attendee fees or suggested donations: None   What is your budget for this event: 0   Social or cultural benefits:  Religious Event-Easter Vigil Open fire celebration to light the Paschal Candle for Easter Vigil celebration   Financial benefits:  Religious Event Contact: Yessenia Lopez Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Parish Bulletin and social media Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes Easter Vigil starts with open fire blessing to light the Easter Paschal Candle... Fire ceremony is only a small part of the Easter Vigil Celebration, but very important. It only takes about 5 minutes and after the paschal candle is lit, the fire is put out and the community moves inside the church to continue the main celebration. Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? Yes only for the fire ceremony... no more than 15 minutes Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Easter Vigil Celebration open to the public Arrangements:     Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 04/17/2022 04/09/2023

Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved 1. Be sure that fire is completely extinguished with water when ceremony is completed. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved