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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000110 File #: 23-010820 Public Event Application for: Department of Racial and Social Organization name: Justice City of Somerville 2024 Juneteenth Flag Event name: Raising Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United Description: States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Africans and African Americans. There will be a flag raising, African drumming, and a small speaking program. Somerville City Hall Concourse - Parking Lot Location: near the flag poles. June 18, 2024 Date(s): June 17, 2024. Rain date(s): RSJ will monitor the weather and make final assessment if inclement weather may impact the event within 3 business days before June 18th based on the predicted weather forecast. 10:00 am Setup starts at (time): 11:00 am Event starts at (time): 1:00 pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 12:30 pm Event ends at (time): African drumming Entertainment: None Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 60 Total people attending: 60 Maximum attendees accommodated: 60 Total Somerville residents attending: 50 N/A Attendee fees or suggested donations: $800.00 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: The flag raising is in recognition of the Juneteenth federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Africans and African Americans. Financial benefits: N/A Amanda Nagim-Williams Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Social Media, City Calendar, emails to City Partners, email to City Councilors. Local outreach to businesses, organizations, and constituents during tabling & outreach efforts by RSJ. Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to Seating will be available.
attendees/participants Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? Yes Accessible parking spots to be reserved for those in need. Restrooms? Yes The event is scheduled to occur during traditional City Hall hours. Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes June 12, 2023 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Charles Breen, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved