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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000122 File #: 24-011053 Public Event Application for: NICE, an LLC d/b/a Get To The Gig Organization name: Boston // NICE, a fest NICE, a fest Vendor Market Event name: NICE, a fest is a music festival that is Description: ticketed at various venues in Davis Square. We hope to include our FREE Vendor Market at Statue Park that is also open to the public! Think a mini Somerville Flea, but at Statue Park - records, vintage, art, handmade goods, etc. Statue Park in Davis Square Location: July 26th, 27th, 28th - 2024 Date(s): N/A Rain date(s): 10am Setup starts at (time): 12pm Event starts at (time): 11pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10pm Event ends at (time): Last year we had a radio DJ set up, this Entertainment: year we hope to do the same. Tents, Chairs, Tables and Temporary Structures: Umbrella's, clothing racks. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 200 Total people attending: 2500 Maximum attendees accommodated: 2500 Total Somerville residents attending: 1000 $0 / FREE Attendee fees or suggested donations: $0 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: NICE, a fest will host it's 4th annual fest in Davis at various indoor venues. We will also include the vendor market in Statue Park as we do every year. Last year we brought over 2500 people to Davis over 3 days. We plan to do the same if not more this year. Financial benefits: Bringing over 2500 people to the area to shop, eat, drink and listen to live music! Alex Pickert Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We market this event heavily via get2thegigbos.com and niceafest.com with street team, digital ads, etc. We have had coverage from Boston Globe, Herald, DIG, Vanyaland, Allston Pudding, SOME, City Living Boston and more. Wer also do grassroots marketing such as postering. 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 attendees/participants 100% accessible. Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? Yes will be updated soon. Obtaining insurance for the festival. Will any public parks be used? Yes Statue Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes This is year 3 in this location. 2023 we did July 20-23 2022 we did July 29- 30 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions APPROVAL CONDITION Occupancy of bike lane is not proposed or permitted. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Check with Fire Prevention. Depending on size of tent - may require permit. Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved