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PE Foodie Crawl 9-20 — File 22-1396
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000118
File #: 22-011561
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: East Somerville Main Streets
Event name: Foodie Crawl 2022
Description: Foodie Crawl is a tasting tour of more than
a dozen restaurants, who provide a sample of their
specialty cuisines. The crawl, which began in 2011,
features an incredibly diverse range of food from around
the globe, including Brazilian, Ethiopian, Italian, Mexican,
Salvadoran, and more!
Location: Food Crawl takes place along Broadway in
East Somerville from Maya Sol at 179 Broadway to
Mount Vernon Restaurant at 14 Broadway.
Date(s): September 20, 2022
Rain date(s): September 21, 2022
Setup starts at (time): 2:00PM
Event starts at (time): 6:00PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10:30PM
Event ends at (time): 10:00PM
Entertainment: There will be live music located along
Broadway.
Temporary Structures: There will be sponsor tents
located at the library, 115 Broadway.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 400
Total people attending: 600
Maximum attendees accommodated: 600
Total Somerville residents attending: 300
Attendee fees or suggested donations: This is a
ticketed event. VIP tickets, $35 and come with a
reusable food containter; Adult tickets, $20, Student
tickets $15, Kids (between 5-14) $5 and under 5 are
free.
What is your budget for this event: 4,500
Social or cultural benefits:
Foodie Crawl showcases the local immigrant-owned
small business culture of East Somerville.
Financial benefits:
Foodie Crawl is a fundraiser for East Somerville Main
Streets, but it also attracts potential new customers to
businesses.
Event Contact: Lindsay Allen
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Website, Newsletter, poster, social media, paid boosts on
local calendars
Food served?
Yes
Participating restaurants will provide tastings to event
attendees inside their establishments.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
Yes
We will take out special event insurance for Foodie
Crawl.
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
September 21, 2021 and September 17, 2019
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Sean Sylvester, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved