Tens of 1000’s of persons are anticipated to descend on Somerville, Massachusetts for the 14th annual PorchFest on Saturday.
Lots of of bands and different musical artists will carry out on porches without cost to the general public.
The indie rock band Guster drew the largest crowd final 12 months, however just isn’t on the listing of the almost 500 performers this 12 months.
“I received to see the tens of 1000’s of individuals clog the streets, clog driveways and sidewalks, and sadly, it created a barely unsafe setting for everybody concerned,” Somerville Metropolis Councilor Willie Burnley Jr. mentioned. “Final 12 months, there was, across the Guster efficiency, an ambulance was wanted.”
This 12 months, metropolis leaders inform us PorchFest individuals needed to get badges to placed on their porches, and 13 high-traffic roadways within the metropolis are off limits for performers.
The six-hour occasion from midday till 6 p.m. may even now have volunteers serving to direct attendees to performances on porches.
“I feel Somerville is an attractive place with lovely those that know have a great time in the correct approach,” mentioned Jeff Shwom, a PorchFest participant and performer.
In case of unhealthy climate, the make-up day for PorchFest is Sunday.
