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PE NICE Vendor Fest Market #2 7-27 — File 24-0960
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000123
File #: 24-011054
Public Event
Application for:
NICE, an LLC // Get To The Gig
Organization name:
Boston // Calling All Crows
NICE, a fest Vendor Market #2
Event name:
NICE, a fest is a music festival that is
Description:
ticketed at 2 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.
The brick plaza next to the basketball court in
Location:
Kenney Park.
July 27th, 2024
Date(s):
July 28th, 2024
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, Tables and Umbrella's,
Temporary Structures:
clothing racks.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 150
Total people attending: 2500
Maximum attendees accommodated: 2500
Total Somerville residents attending: 1000
$0
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
$0
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
NICE, a fest brings over 30 vendors to the area to sell their
crafts.
Financial benefits:
NICE, a fest brings 2500+ shoppers / eaters / music
listeners / and newcomers to the area to shop and
experience Davis Square!
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. Last year
we had coverage from Boston Globe, Herald, DIG,
Vanyaland, Allston Pudding and more. + 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
Update soon for festival's insurance
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Kenney Park (brick plaza at entrance)
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
This is the first year in this location.
2023 we did July 20-23 2022 we did July 29- 30 in Statue
Park
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Check with Fire Prevention. Size of tent may require permit.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved