US EditionDespite official cancellation, 4/20 celebrants still gather on Hippie Hill
- Cannabis enthusiasts gathered at San Francisco's Hippie Hill on 4/20, an unofficial holiday.
- Funding issues caused the official 4/20 celebration in Golden Gate Park to be canceled for the second year.
- People enjoyed the spring weather, and the city partnered with Volo Sports for recreational activities.
- Mark Saverioni, a longtime attendee, said, "There's not so many people where you're stepping over people just to get by."
- The unofficial gathering had a more organic vibe, with no fences or major corporate presence, offering a relaxed atmosphere.
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Despite official cancellation, 4/20 celebrants still gather on Hippie Hill
By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — San Francisco’s iconic Hippie Hill once again drew cannabis enthusiasts on 4/20, despite the official celebration being canceled for the second consecutive year due to funding issues. Traditionally, a massive gathering point for thousands of marijuana users marking the unofficial “high holiday,” this year’s event was noticeably smaller in scale. Organizers were unable to s…
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Unofficial 4/20 festival held at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park
Many gathered in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park for an unsanctioned “smoke out” to celebrate the unofficial 4/20 holiday. The event has been regarded over the years as one of the most iconic celebrations of marijuana culture in the United States, with some years drawing in thousands “This is a holiday that demonstrates a psychedelic way of people being together,” said Charles Lighthouse of san Francisco. …
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