Revere License Commission issues 1-day licenses for summer events

By Barbara Taormina

At their last meeting, the Licensing Commission approved applications for events for residents looking for ways to enjoy the summer locally.

The Neighborhood Developers received 1-day entertainment license for the Shirley Ave. Cultural Festival scheduled for Sept. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is an established annual event that allows Shirley Ave neighbors to gather at Sandler Square and share food, music and other aspects of their different cultures.

The American Legion received beer, wine, and food licenses for evening concert events at Veterans Memorial Park. On the following Sundays, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4 and August 11, the Legion will host a beer and wine garden with hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages and chips to accompany the city’s Sunday night concerts.

The Commission granted the Revere Beach Partnership a special 1-day license for all Alcohol to be served at a special VIP party on July 20, from 6 to 10 p.m. for donors and sponsors of the International Sand Sculpting Festival. The event will be held in a roped off tent with security and police details.

The Revere Beach Partnership also received three 1-day licenses for July 19, 20, and 21 to serve beer and wine from noon to 8 p.m. as part of the Sand Sculpting festival.

Diana Cardona was granted a 1-day virtually and entertainment license for an event celebrating Colombian Independence Day, on July 18, 5 -7 p.m. at McMakin Memorial Park. Cardona said she expected a crowd of about 120 people.