PE Ignite 10-1 — File 22-1580

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL22-000150 File #: 22-015747   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Somerville Arts Council   Event name: Ignite Festival Description: Ignite Festival, a global and fire festival. This event celebrates the diverse, vibrant culture and cuisine of Union Square. Highlighting fiery food, performances, and lit-up art installations. We also plan on partnering up with Union Sq businesses to provide a featured dish or drink at their own business.   Location: Union Square plaza, Union Sq parking lot, Sanborn Ct Lot and Stone Park Date(s): Saturday, October 1, 2022   Rain date(s): Sunday, October 2, 2022 Setup starts at (time): 2pm   Event starts at (time): 6pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 11pm   Event ends at (time): 10pm Entertainment: This year, we plan to have fire throwers, illuminated roaming performances, light art installations, a myriad of international eats and craft vendors. Temporary Structures: 10x10 tents for craft vendors, tables, food vendors will be stationed on the plaza to vend, fire artists will perform inside a metal barricaded fence in order to be distant from crowds, a number of art installations across the square. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 900   Total people attending: 700     Maximum attendees accommodated: 900   Total Somerville residents attending: 700   Attendee fees or suggested donations: Free   What is your budget for this event: 7,000   Social or cultural benefits:  The Ignite Festival not only celebrates the diverse, vibrant culture and cuisine of Union Square but it also is an opportunity for residents to connect with the arts in their community.   Financial benefits:  This event features and promotes the Union Sq restaurant and businesses. Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] x2985 Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Press Release, social media, Posters, open call outreach to artists and businesses, newsletter Food served? Yes Nibble Kitchen, Mineirao, Masala Square, Siam Ginger. We will submit a coordinator checklist. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes We will need police and fire detail for this event, will discuss in IAP meeting. Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes porta johns Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Stone Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes October, 02, 2022 August 10, 2019

Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Sean Sylvester, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved