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Parks Commission clears alcohol permits for multiple summer festivals on Worcester Common
Summary
The commission approved requests for on-site alcohol service at several summer events on Worcester Common, including Food Truck Festivals of America (June and October), Today's Staff LLC concert (June 22) and Valley Entry Entertainment's Feast in Flames festival, subject to standard licensing and administrative approvals.
The Parks and Recreation Commission on May 8 approved multiple requests to allow alcohol service at events on Worcester Common this summer and fall, subject to necessary licensing and administrative approvals.
Anthony Pepe, who runs Food Truck Festivals of America, said the organization will return for two large family-friendly events and that the group works closely with Parks staff and the License Commission. Assistant Commissioner Antonelli said Food Truck Festivals has a reliable history working with city staff and recommended approval for both the June and October events.
Today's Staff LLC asked to host a Brazilian "Samba" concert with alcohol on June 22; staff said on-site logistics had been walked and the administration recommended approval pending required licenses. Valley Entry Entertainment requested alcohol for Feast in Flames, a two-day Pan-African food, music and arts festival; company representative Jacob Soar described the event as family friendly during the day and culturally focused. Antonelli told commissioners staff had reviewed site logistics and would continue to work with event organizers on food vendor safety and site layout. "The City would recommend approval," Antonelli said.
The commission approved each event individually, noting that approvals were contingent on other required permits and License Commission signoffs. Staff reminded organizers that site plans, admission procedures and vendor cooking/grilling logistics must comply with city public-safety and permitting rules.
Next steps: Each event organizer must secure any License Commission approvals, finalize site plans with Parks staff and follow standard permit requirements.
