AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

SEATTLE (AP) -- Saturday marks marijuana culture's high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather -- at 4:20 p.m. -- in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.

AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Marijuana advocates are gearing up for April 20. Known as 4/20, marijuana’s high holiday on Saturday is often marked by large crowds gathering in parks, at festivals and on college campuses to smoke together. This year activists can reflect on how far the legalization movement has come.

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

Marijuana advocates are gearing up for April 20. Known as 4/20, marijuana's high holiday on Saturday is often marked by large crowds gathering in parks, at festivals and on college