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PE SAC Fourth of July 6-27 — File 24-0762

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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