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PE SAC SomerStreet Carnaval 6-2 — File 24-0755

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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