April 20th 2024.
People in the UK have a tradition of celebrating 420 day every year. This day, which is either loved or loathed by many around the world, is finally here. So, brace yourself for some particularly pungent strolls today. Across the globe, fans of Marijuana come together to celebrate the green herb on this unofficial holiday. In the UK, one of the largest gatherings of 420 supporters is in London. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming event in 2024.
But what exactly is 420 day? Well, it is celebrated every year on April 20th, which happens to be the fourth month of the year. On this day, people all over the world light up a spliff and unite in celebration of the herb. The origins of this day are still unknown, but it has become a popular event among Marijuana enthusiasts. Along with celebration, many also use this day as an opportunity to raise awareness about the legalization of the drug.
However, it is important to note that Marijuana is still illegal in the UK. Possession, selling, distribution, and growth of the drug are all against the law. This makes 420 day a part-celebration and part-protest against what some see as excessive laws against the drug. Despite this, the day continues to gain popularity and has become a significant event in the UK.
The term "420" has been a topic of much discussion among those who partake in both the day and the drug. According to legend, the date goes back to 1971 when a group of students from San Rafael High School in California would meet at 4.20pm every day for a joint and a catch-up. The group, known as The Waldos, started to use the time as a code for smoking, and thus 420 was born. This has led to many theories about the origin of the term, including some claiming it is related to police code for catching someone smoking or the chemical compounds in cannabis. Others have even come up with Bob Dylan-based conspiracy theories.
One of the most notable 420 events in the UK is the annual gathering in Hyde Park. While there is no official event planned for this year, a large gathering is expected to take place from 11am until 5pm. There is also an unofficial Medical Cannabis Patient Picnic happening in the park. The event usually draws in a huge crowd, with an estimated 11,000 people attending in 2020. However, in 2019, it was reported that 50,000 cannabis advocates showed up.
But it's not just Hyde Park that hosts 420 events. In Bristol, there is a 420 celebration at Castle Park, complete with sponsors giving away freebies and an after party with DJs at The Warehouse. In Belfast, a 420 march will take place, starting at City Hall and heading to Botanic Gardens for the celebrations. And in Glasgow, the University Cannabis Society is hosting a 420 get-together in Kelvingrove Park.
While the use of medicinal cannabis was made legal in the UK in 2018, it is still illegal to use recreationally. Possession of the drug can result in a five-year prison sentence, an unlimited fine, or both. However, the laws around cannabis differ from country to country. Many countries have fully legalized the drug for recreational use, while others have only made it legal for medicinal purposes, similar to the UK.
To give you a better idea, here is a list of countries where weed is legal for recreational use: Australia, Canada, Malta, Thailand, United States, Uruguay, and Germany. In addition, there are 21 American states that have legalized or are in the process of legalizing Marijuana for personal use. The drug has also been decriminalized in almost 20 US states.
For medical prescription-only use, the following countries allow it: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, South Korea, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Finally, all other countries deem weed to be illegal, although there are a few where the law tends to be largely unenforced by police and prosecutions are not made.
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