Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Halloween BP and Pet Parade 10-29 — File 22-1655
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000137
File #: 22-014552
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: East Somerville Main Streets
Event name: The Halloween Block Party and Pet
Parade
Description: This annual block party is one of the many
initiatives we have to revitalize the E Cross St area and
Chuckie Harris Park. The event hosts families and local
nonprofits to enjoy Halloween-themed activities and
enjoy a beautiful fall weekend. We will also include a pet
parade and contest down Cross Street.
Location: Chuckie Harris Park and Cross Street E
between Broadway and Pennsylvania Ave
Date(s): Saturday, October 29th
Rain date(s): Sunday, October 30th
Setup starts at (time): 2:00PM
Event starts at (time): 3:00PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7:00PM
Event ends at (time): 6:00PM
Entertainment: Live music, face painting, roaming
masked performers, science demos, pumpkin decorating
Temporary Structures: Tables, chairs, amps,
microphone, road barriers, tents
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 200
Total people attending: 400
Maximum attendees accommodated: 400
Total Somerville residents attending: 300
Attendee fees or suggested donations: This is a free
event.
What is your budget for this event: $500
Social or cultural benefits:
This is a child friendly event that draws foot traffic to
Broadway businesses in East Somerville.
Financial benefits:
This event will increase foot traffic in the East Somerville
business district and will likely result in increased
patronage amongst Broadway businesses.
Event Contact: Lindsay Allen
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We will advertise on social media channels, our website,
and our newsletter that reaches 2,000 people. We will
also poster around Somerville.
Food served?
Yes
Vendors will have the option of selling food.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
We would like to closs Cross Street E between Broadway
and Pennsylvania.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Attendees can use the bathroom at Connexion, 149
Broadway.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
General Liability Insurance
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Chuckie Harris Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
October 31, 2021
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, 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