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PE SAC SomerStreet Carnaval 6-2 — File 24-0755
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000017
File #: 24-003087
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Arts Council and East
Organization name:
Somerville Main Streets
SomerStreets: Carnaval
Event name:
Somerstreets festival encourages people to
Description:
come out for cycling, walking, dancing, and other modes of
activity. We bring food and music from all over the world
supporting the arts! This event specially supports the
businesses along the route.
Broadway from McGrath Highway to Franklin St.
Location:
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Date(s):
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Rain date(s):
12pm
Setup starts at (time):
2pm
Event starts at (time):
8pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
6pm
Event ends at (time):
We will be featuring the restaurants and
Entertainment:
businesses along the route and encouraging their
participation. We will have 2 stages of music featuring local
artists and bands. There will be craft vendors participation
as well and other acts.
2 stages will be set up for music,
Temporary Structures:
tables and chairs, 10x10 tents for craft vendors and
community tabling.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 1200
Total people attending: 3000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 3000
Total Somerville residents attending: 2500
free
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
10,000
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Somerstreets is the City of Somerville's take on Open
Streets concept, closing streets to cars and opening them
up for cycling, walking, dancing, and other modes of
activity. This event brings food, music, and programming
from all over the world supporting the arts and encouraging
people to come out and be a community.
Financial benefits:
This event includes the participation of the restaurants and
businesses along Broadway. It brings large crowds and
exposure to these businesses that need it.
Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact:
617-6600 ext 2985
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social Media, Newsletters, Posters, Press Release
Food served?
Yes
Restaurants along the route will be participating, some who
have agreed to participate: Gauchao Restaurant, Rincon
Mexicano, Rei de Picanha. Dean's Concession food truck.
This will all be disclosed in the coordinator checklist.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
1.
Streets blocked?
Yes
Festival takes place on Broadway from McGrath Highway
to Franklin St
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
There will be designated ADA accessible parking spots,
sidewalks and crosswalks will be kept clear. any set up will
allow for enough space and accessibility.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Police detail for event will be disclosed during IAP meeting.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Portajohns will be dropped along festival route.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
June 5, 2022, June 4, 2023
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION Set up event barriers on Broadway to allow for Franklin Street traffic to turn right (only) onto Broadway.
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Keep an emergency lane clear for the passage of emergency vehicles & fire apparatus in case they need to pass through the event area.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved