Matters ▸ Attachment
PE SAC Fourth of July 6-27 — File 24-0762
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000016
File #: 24-003051
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Arts Council
Organization name:
Fourth of July Celebration
Event name:
This event is a city and community
Description:
celebration for the Fourth of July where we bring
entertainment for everyone to get together for a festive
evening of lights.
Trum Field and Broadway between Cedar
Location:
Street and Medford Street.
Thursday, June 27th, 2024
Date(s):
Friday, June 28th, 2024
Rain date(s):
1pm
Setup starts at (time):
6:30pm
Event starts at (time):
11pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
10pm
Event ends at (time):
DJ, Live Music, food and novelty vendors
Entertainment:
and ending the night with fireworks.
10x10 tents, tables, chairs for
Temporary Structures:
seniors, metal barricades and stage for music.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 1000
Total people attending: 3000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 3000
Total Somerville residents attending: 2500
free
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
15,000
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
This community event brings families and somerville
residents to celebrate independence day with food, music
and fireworks.
Financial benefits:
This event always brings large crowds to Magoun Sq and
Ball Sq. This brings local and outside business to the local
shops and restaurants.
Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact:
617-6600 ext 2985
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Newsletter, Press Release, posters, social media
Food served?
Yes
A couple Food trucks selling fried dough, ice cream, and
subs / Italian sausages
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Broadway will be closed from Medford St to Cedar Ave.
There will be no access to Franey Road or Charles E.
Ryan Road. This will all be disclosed in IAP.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
There is designated seating are surrounded by barricades
to protect from crowds for seniors and attendees who are
in need of assistance. There is also a few designated
parking spots in the municipal lot right by the event area.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Police detail is needed for crowds and public safety, will be
disclosed in IAP.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Will discuss with DPW about porta johns.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Trum field, all fields including basketball courts, baseball
fields and pavillion.
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
June 29th, 2023, June 30th 2022
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions
Applicant aware coordinators and vendor applications are required.
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION See the Documents tab for "Engineering Approved Trum Field Firework Layout_2024.pdf" file approved during the 2023 IAP
review.
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Contact Fire Prevention for Fireworks permitting information.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved