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PE Holy Ghost Friday 7-12 — File 24-0990
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000145
File #: 24-013324
Public Event
Application for:
Portuguese-American Civic League
Organization name:
Annual Holy Ghost Feast - Friday night
Event name:
procession
It is our Annual Holy Ghost Feast and on
Description:
Friday evening, we have a small procession to pick up the
Holy Ghost Crown.
Procession leaving 26 Springfield Street and
Location:
taking a right turn onto Concord Avenue to number 49.
Returning from 49 Concord Avenue with a left onto
Springfield Street back to 26 Springfield Street.
Friday, July 12, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Date(s):
NONE
Rain date(s):
6:30 p.m.
Setup starts at (time):
7 p.m.
Event starts at (time):
8:30 p.m.
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
8 p.m.
Event ends at (time):
Small marching band.
Entertainment:
NONE
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 150
Total people attending: 150
Maximum attendees accommodated: 200
Total Somerville residents attending: 150
No
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
2,000.00
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Community event
Financial benefits:
Community event
Joseph Vasconcelos
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Starting at 26 Springfield Street, moving N along
Springfield Street, then turning E along Concord Avenue
until the fork (Newton Street and Concord Avenue) at the
east end of Concord Square, at which point the procession
will turn around and follow the same route back to 26
Springfield Street.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
NONE
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Auxiliary Police to lead the procession.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
In our private parking lot and at 26 Springfield Street.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
Last year the procession went through Cambridge on
Friday evening.
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved