PE Joy Fest 5-18 — File 24-0671

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000054 File #: 24-005913 Public Event Application for: Abbey Judd Organization name: Joy Fest Event name: A DIY celebration of music, art, and the Description: radical joy it brings to our lives and the Somerville community. This even is a festival with opportunities to learn about /support organizations and initiatives that will enable a thriving environment for art and artists in Somerville. Throughout the festival, there will be participatory arts workshops and musical performances that are designed to invite the broader community to engage with art and creativity, to connect with the local arts and music community. Prospect Hill Park and Munroe street between Location: Bigelow and Greenville 05/18/2024 Date(s): 05/19/2024 Rain date(s): 10AM Setup starts at (time): 2PM Event starts at (time): 8PM Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6PM Event ends at (time): There will be 3-4 live music performances Entertainment: with DJs between sets. There will be 3-4 arts-workshops for people to participate in as part of the festival. Tents and tables will be set up Temporary Structures: along the sidewalk and street for local organizations and a couple of the workshops proposed. Additionally, a stage will be built and set up for the event. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 150 Total people attending: 300 Maximum attendees accommodated: 200 Total Somerville residents attending: 200 Suggested Attendee fees or suggested donations: donations may be collected as part of some of the arts workshops. $3,000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: This event will include live music, community art making and sharing food all free to the public. Financial benefits: This event will highlight local Somerville organizations that serve the arts and cultural community. Abbey Judd Event Contact: (901)573-1823 Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Food served? Yes Neighborhood block party, picnic potluck style. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes A portion of Munroe street, between Bigelow and Greenville

1. Sidewalks blocked? Yes The sidewalk along the North Western section of Prospect Hill Park (NW of Greenville Street) will have a couple of tables that are along the sidewalk, but not obstructing egress on the sidewalk. A stage will be set up on the NW side of the tower, though not preventing egress in front of the stage along the sidewalk. Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants n/a Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes If required, we can make arrangements for a police detail. Parking (for Attendees)? Yes We will not provide parking for general admission attendees, but one of the organizers lives adjacent to the park and will block off space on Bigelow St. for artists /performers and organizations. If needed, we can request a permit for special event parking to block off 5 spots on Bigelow St. Restrooms? Yes The residents of 11 Bigelow are open to allowing guests to use their restroom as a facility for the event. Liability Insurance? Yes We are looking into liability insurance as we are in the appliation. we have looked around to a few insurance providers, but would love a recommendation from the City if possible. Will any public parks be used? Yes Prospect Hill Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. Any obstructions such as tents, tables or stages must be set up out of the travel lane of the street to allow passage of emergency vehicles in the event they need to proceed through. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved