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Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You!
#6811940 - 04/20/07 07:42 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! by Chris Goodwin (20 Apr, 2007)
Do you know what time it is? 4/20 has arrived and it's time to celebrate our cannabis culture!
April 20 is the world recognized international day of celebration for Planet Earth's 170,000,000 humans in the cannabis culture. 4:20 began as a moment, then a whole day, of celebration when California high school students met after school in the late 60's and early 70's at 4:20 p.m. in the afternoon.
Classes ended at 4:00 p.m. so after a reasonable time to get one's sh*t together, it was agreed to meet at "4:20" in the p.m. after school to get high. It passed from those high school students into the 70's Grateful Dead culture where it spread all across the United States.
By the early 1990's, 4:20 p.m was the toke of the day, the cannabis siesta. In the late 1990's, spontaneous groups of 10's, dozens, and hundreds people in cities around the world began a tradition. Over 35 alternative stories, legends, rumours about the origins of 4:20 are known to circulate, including in the mainstream media, but the simple explanation is the correct history.
Vancouver saw its first celebration on April 20 in 1997, when 50 people met at the downtown Art Gallery to smoke cannabis together at 4.20 p.m.
Today, if the weather is fine, over 7,000 people are expected to be jammed into the main city square at Georgia Street between Howe St. and Hornby St., beginning in the early afternoon and climaxing with a massive simulateneous smoke-out at 4.20 p.m today!
What's going on in the cannabis culture today near you?
Here is the Cannabis Culture 411 for 420…
Ganja Get Together's will be proudly protesting the unjust prohibition of cannabis by proudly promoting and puffing in cities across Canada, the United States and the World.
The 420 Smoke Outs, are a series of cannabis rallies that will demonstrate, as they do every year, the impracticability of enforcing the current marijuana laws.
April 20th is the grandest ganja day of them all, with enthusiasts from around the world celebrating what is known as Four Twenty (420).
With an international reputation, as the best day for holding marijuana demonstrations, drugpeace activists invite all herb enthusiasts to join them in solidarity.
Everyone is invited to publicly show their love of the weed and experience a taste of freedom on Friday, April 20th 2007, by doobie demonstrating with activists in your area.
Many well-known tourist's traps have been targeted for toking in North America, from Toronto's Yonge and Dundas Square, to Denver's Civic Center Park, to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, all the way to Vancouver’s Art Gallery and many more.
Two weeks before the world celebrates the Global Marijuana March on May 5th, the Cannabis Events on April 20th 2007 will be legendary for years to come.
If you have any pot Pictures, Video or Stories from any of the 420 celebrations below, please forward them to us at cannabisculture.com or POT.TV. Photos can be emailed to: jodie@cannabisculture.com
Dates are TODAY, April 20 unless otherwise noted
In Canada Vancouver - British Columbia
Art Gallery Downtown Vancouver Celebration starts at 1 p.m., goes to 6.00 p.m. Prizes for Best Pot Plants and Pot Posters at 4:20
A HIGHER STATE - A 420 CELEBRATION April 20, 2007 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Anza Club 3 West 8th VANCOUVER $15 Advance, $20 at the door
Calgary - Alberta Calgary Meet & Greet 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Calgary City Hall - 800 Macleod Trail SE
Regina - Saskatchewan 2:00pm-4:20pm Victoria Park (Downtown Regina) Free Herbal Aire Vaporizer for best sign, with lots more prizes for other signs
Toronto - Ontario Out Yourself Smoke Out presented by the Hash Mob Yonge & Dundas Square Gather Near Q107 Protest starts at 2 p.m. Cannabis Cannon Goes Off at 4:20
Cannabis Awareness Forum Delta Chelsea Hotel Mountbatten Salon A 33 Gerrard St. West Toronto, Ontario Time: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Toronto Hemp Company 665 Yonge Street, Toronto GRAND OPENING NO TAX SALE
Ottawa - Ontario Ottawa Major's Hill Park 2:00pm – 5:00pm and Parliament Hill, Ottawa 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Hamilton - Ontario Hamilton Ferguson Station 2:00 p.m. Smoke Out March on City Hall 3:15pm Prizes at 4:20pm
Niagara Falls - Ontario Niagara Falls Hwy 420 & Victoria Ave. Parkette 2 p.m. Smoke Out then March on Clifton Hill 3:15 p.m. Saturday, April 21st 2007
United States of America Denver-Colorado Smokeout - State Capital in Denver. Location: Civic Center Park, (intersection of Colfax and Broadway) The official "Smoke Out" is to occur at 4:20 in the afternoon, but there will be tons of people hanging out and smoking in the park all day long. RIP to Ken Gorman, the original organizer of the 4/20 smoke out event in Denver.
Boulder's Central Park - Corner Broadway & Canyon Boulder, CO Starting at Highnoon we will jam all day to peak at 4:20
Long Island, New York 420 Party at Creek and the Cave Location: Long Island City, NY Event Site: www.thecreekandthecave.com The party starts @ 4:20. We'll have a stoney sing-a-long out on the patio. 60's/70's classic bands with a live guitar player, 2 reggae bands @ 8pm, Stand up comedy @ 10pm, trippy movies for eye candy throughout the space as well as some sideshow performers doing their thing at various times and places... Of course, drink specials.
San Diego, California seedlSs Clothing 7th Annual 4/20 Party Location: San Diego, CA Event Site: www.seedlessclothing.com SeeDlEss Clothing lines Annual Party Hosted by Rez and Ras Mike with live performance by Reggae Megastar Barrington Levy and HUGE Surprise Guest..... C-ya there .... Think Green!!!!
Sherman Oaks, California Faded Smoke Shop's 1 Year Anniversary & 4/20 Extraveganza Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Huge 4/20 4:20 Raffle 4:20 Refreshments and much more 14517 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Oakland, California Solano Patients' Group Location: Oakland, CA Pepper Belly's for Totally Baked the movie 4:20pm-6:20pm
Oakland: Oaksterdam 420 Party! A Benefit Cannabis Action Network Lakeside Park Garden Center Vista Room 5:00pm-10:00pm
Fairfield, California SHOULD THE WEED BE FREED? Solano Patients' Group Location: Fairfield, CA 94533 1500 Oliver Road, Ste-K, #248
Fresno, California Fresno: 4/20 Fest 4/20 Fest in Fresno, CA
CSUF NORML is hosting a 4/20 Informational Rally/Concert at the Free Speech Area on the campus of California State University, Fresno. 4:30pm - 11pm.
San Franciso, California Haight and Ashbury Let's put together the worlds largest 420 celebration ever. http://www.420sanfrancisco.com
Pawtucket, Rhode Island Zimma's CD Release Party! Location: Pawtucket, RI
Friday Night, 4:20! (April 20th, 2007) @ KC's TAP in Pawtucket, RI. 9pm-1am. Recording Artist 'Zimma' is releasing his debut CD 'MyFriendz' Zimma & Friendz will perform live, along with Acidity and Almost Relative. Zimma is a registered member of NORML, and a loyal HIGH TIMES citizen. He attends the Boston Freedom Fest every year, and lends his time and talents to further the decriminalization/legalization efforts of so many logical Americans.
Dallas, Texas The Green Reefer Event Site: www.thegreenreefer.com Location: Green Elephant - Dallas, TX Event Time: 9PM NORML 4/20 event party. The Green Reefer will have a vendor booth and enjoy music and drinks with the counterculture.
Sioux Falls, SD OFFICIAL 4/20 PARTY in Sioux Falls Event Site: www.myspace.com/thequakercitynighthawks Event Time: 9PM The Lava Lounge. Our good buds the Quaker City Night Hawks are opening the show. $5 at the door.
Brooklyn, New York Liberty Heights Tap Room Event Site: www.libertyheightstaproom.com Location: Brooklyn, NY Event Time: 9PM
Liberty Heights Tap Room 34 Van Dyke St. (corner Dwight St.), Brooklyn, New York 11231 FREE SHOW!! Fryday 4/20 - a hydroponic ritual with Mighty High, The Saloonatics and The Betty Ford All Stars. Mayhem starts at 9! Venue Info - www.libertyheightstaproom.com or 718/246-8050.
Las Vegas, NV Nevada NORML Presents Vegas 420 Music Fest Event Site: http://nevadanorml.org/index2.htm The IceHouse Hosted by Puck of MTV's the Real World 4/20 & 21st @ the Ice House Gates Open at 9am, First band plays at 10am, Last band goes on at Midnight Friday and 8pm Saturday myspace.com/nevadanorml
Springfield, Missouri Remmington's Downtown Doors at 7 p.m., Show at 8 p.m. Jah Roots, with the help of Springfield NORML, is putting on their first annual 4/20 show! Jamroom, Anchondo, 77 Jefferson, Part One Tribe, Woodbelly, and, of course, Jah Roots will perform, while NORML puts on raffles and joint-rolling contests.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Liberty Bell @ Independence Mall Location: 501 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia , PA 19106 2 Day march, peace vigil and smoke-in - http://medmarijuana.meetup.com/128/calendar/5600395/
Churchill's 420 Festival 5501 NE 2nd Ave Miami, Florida Music and Smoke
Hollywood, California Craig X's Temple 420 Cannabis Comedy Show HaHa Cafe Comedy Club 5150 Lankershim in No. Hollywood. 9:00pm
(Have fun I know I will. Expect pics and video.
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
#6811995 - 04/20/07 07:59 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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hey any one around these? that would be cool to meet up and blaze~!
Hollywood, California Craig X's Temple 420 Cannabis Comedy Show HaHa Cafe Comedy Club 5150 Lankershim in No. Hollywood. 9:00pm
Sherman Oaks, California Faded Smoke Shop's 1 Year Anniversary & 4/20 Extraveganza Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Huge 4/20 4:20 Raffle 4:20 Refreshments and much more 14517 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
#6812093 - 04/20/07 08:29 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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BUMP.
This should be a sticky for at least 6-7 hours. What do you think mods?
Cause if you don't I'll just bump it anyway
Don't test me,
I'm fucking ripped.
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
#6812111 - 04/20/07 08:33 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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I'll sticky it
But my city isn't on there Oh well! Down to Victoria Park anyhow!
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: trendal]
#6812154 - 04/20/07 08:43 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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Thanks Trendal.
Ya the GMM is always bigger. And I'm sure you guys will be in on that one right? If not organize one
I was about to say up here in Canada..... But I suppose you might be familar with this country But ya, the July 1st pot rally is always the biggest and best IMO.
At least if you live in Vancouver.
I'm close enough this year that once again I'll be going to downtown Van to smoke myself silly. With much of the staff of Cannabis Culture on hand it's always quite the smoke out.
In Vancouver for years people would just show up in their own. In th last few years it's been more organized. And every year it's been awesome.
Bands, buds, cookies, and babes. Bowl, joints, guitars and plants, oh boy!
I'll report back with pics, and a little video.
Captain Cannaboids out.
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
#6812306 - 04/20/07 09:17 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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No FL smoke outs? That's alright, I'll have one of my own.
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Innominate]
#6812322 - 04/20/07 09:20 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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And next year why not organize one!
Don't worry, the GMM(Global Marijuana March) is huge. I wouldn't doubt for a second that on May 5th you will have more then one march to choose from.
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
#6812341 - 04/20/07 09:24 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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I'm going on pacific time today so I can keep my job and get high.
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Cowgold]
#6812370 - 04/20/07 09:29 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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So you will be taking a smoke break at lunch??? or you're leaving early or what???
You a bad man. You a very bad bad man.
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
#6812436 - 04/20/07 09:52 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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I get off at 5 (Central), but it'll be 4 pacific. I'm smoking at 4:20, damnit.
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Cowgold]
#6812463 - 04/20/07 10:00 AM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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Right on. Fuck em. Light it up!!!
Good Luck. I would be doing the same thing if I was you. But be careful, soap your fingers, and freshen your breath
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Re: Today is the Cannabis Culture's Day of Celebration - Find a 420 Event Near You! [Re: Psilocybeingzz]
#6813002 - 04/20/07 12:57 PM (16 years, 10 months ago) |
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Today is a really big day for the California Medical Marijuana Dispenceries with raffels and other give aways of pipes/bongs and baggies of Meds. Fucken, I really need to re-up my prescription ain't had one since 2005.
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