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PE Juneteenth Flag 6-18 — File 24-0811
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