The pandemic's retreat is allowing the return of '4/20' celebrations, like this one in San ... [+]
On Thursday, April 20, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, will join six other marijuana reformers from both chambers – three Democrats, three Republicans – in speeches in D.C. for the National Cannabis Policy Summit’s Congressional Forum.
Those speeches are notable for two reasons: One, they’ll take place inside the Capitol building, “a sign of the normalization of marijuana issues,” as Marijuana Moment put it. And, two, those policy remarks will constitute what may be that day’s only serious event.
The reason is that 4/20, as it’s called, is a raucous, annual day/week celebrating marijuana culture – in what supporters consider the um, high point of the year. That’s especially true this year, now that Covid has quieted down. Among the larger celebrations:
· The National Cannabis Festival, on April 22, an open-air concert on the grounds of RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., where public smoking of marijuana is discouraged, but sources say the “munchies zone” offerings are worth the visit.
· 4/20 Hippie Hill San Francisco, on April 20, typically attracts thousands to Robin Williams Meadow at Golden Gate Park, where, since 2022, visitors may legally buy marijuana from vendors.
· The Prohibition Bar 420 Party, on April 20, Seattle, at 421 S. Lander, next door to Cannabis City, Seattle’s first pot shop. Live music, games, music, raffles prizes and vendors will be featured at this all-ages event.
· Mile High 420 Festival, Denver, on April 20, at Civic Center Park, will feature free music. The Cannabis Community Experience, for VIP ticket holders, will take place at McNichols Civic Center.
The 4/20 celebration also often includes gifts, and here, cannabis devotees can enjoy special deals. Treez, a cloud commerce platform for cannabis retailers, analyzed 7,500 discounts representing more than $3.5 million in sales to determine discounting trends during the day and week of 4/20. It found that the top ten redeemed discounts ranged between 15 percent to 42 percent off storewide. The most typical discount offered was 25 percent off the entire store for the day of 4/20.
This year, those discounts can buy cannabis-related items that are ever-cooler, ever more complex. A few of the high-flyers:
4/20 “Purple Haze” earbuds in honor of the Jimi Hendrix iconic song
Skullcandy is offering a limited edition 4/20 earbuds set that honors the Jimi Hendrix song "Purple ... [+]
Offered by Skullcandy, these Grind True Wireless earbuds are inspired by the iconic Jimi Hendrix Experience song Purple Haze. They’re said to give off a “buds in a jar” look with a clear-colored, smoked gray case. The buds are silvery, sage green in color, enhanced by purple accents. $89.99.
Cannabis-infused onion chips, from “The Essential 4/20 Gift Guide”
Snoop Dogg's snack company TSUMo offers onion chips and more for this year's 4/20 gifts.
The guide offers gifts from various cannabis-related categories with a wide range of prices. Here can be found items from Bubby’s Baked (edibles like chocolate brownie bites, snickerdoodle bites and such), Puffco (upscale consumption devices, like the Puffco Proxy vaporizer, $299); Nature’s Heritage Lamb’s Bread, featuring the sativa strain and reportedly favored by the late Bob Marley (available only in select, legal markets); and TSUMo’s THC-infused Onion Rings (created by Snoop Dogg, $20).
Cannabis glassware decanter set
A gift for 4/20: a decanter designed like a cannabis leaf
From Dragon Glassware, the decanter set includes a 25-oz. decanter and two 7-oz. crystal tumblers to hold liquor or wine. Also in the set are: a wood stand; gold, silver and wood stoppers; and a glass funnel for convenient filling. Multiple colors are available. What makes it relevant for 4/20 is its design, reminiscent of an indica leaf. $69.99
Smoking accessories and jewelry
A lighter, from Thorne Dynasty, celebrates this year's 4/20 celebration.
From Thorne Dynasty, these gifts include novelty joint holders, embellished fumette rings, a crusher ring for an on-the-go grinder, and lighter cases with chains. Prices range from $55 to $155.
