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п»їWhat is 420 and how did вЂweed day’ get its name?
A controversial day that’s either loved or loathed across the globe, 420 is here so be prepared for particularly pungent strolls today.
Around the world, fans of Marijuana celebrate the green herb on this today – think of it as an unofficial holiday.
Also known as вЂweed day’, 420 falls on the same day every year and one of the largest UK congregations of those marking it is in London’s Hyde Park.
Here is everything you need to know about the event in 2024.
What is 420 day?
Today – 420 – is celebrated every year on April 20, with April being the fourth month of the year.
It sees people across the world lighting up a spliff and coming together to celebrate the herb.
The exact origins of 420 day are still unknown (Picture: Getty Images)
Events are usually held, with participants also aiming to bring awareness to the cause of the legalisation of marijuana.
The drug is still illegal in the UK, with no current plans to legalise it. It is against the law to possess, sell, distribute and grow cannabis in the UK.
With weed being illegal in many parts of the world, 420 is part-celebration and part-protest against what some see as excessive laws against the drug.
What does 420 mean?
Despite it growing substantially in popularity over the years, the exact origins of the term 420 have not officially been declared.
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The term has been much discussed among many who partake in both the day and the drug.
According to legend, the date goes back to 1971, when a group of students at San Rafael High School in California would meet at 4.20pm every day for a joint and a catch-up.
The group – who called themselves The Waldos – then started to use the time to describe the act of smoking itself, and thus 420 was born.
Due to the fact that Americans tend to write the 20th April as 4/20, it naturally became the official day to mark getting high.
There are many other theories surrounding how 420 was popularised, with some believing it was police code for cops to signal when they’d caught someone smoking (although the three digits are actually the code for murder).
Others believe it has something to do with the chemical compounds in cannabis, while others have come up with suitably stonerific Bob Dylan-based conspiracy theories.
Is anything happening in Hyde Park in 2024 for 420?
One of the most notable cannabis events in the UK is the annual Hyde Park 420 gathering.
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While there is no official event this year, a large gathering is expected to take place from 11am until 5pm.
There’s also an unofficial Medical Cannabis Patient Picnic in the park too.
Hyde Park’s annual 420 celebration attracts thousands of people (Picture: PA)
The day usually draws in huge crowds of Marijuana aficionados with attendees in the realm of 11,000 people, although 50,000 cannabis advocates reportedly attended in 2019.
Cannabis is a Class B drug in the UK, meaning there is the possibility a five-year prison sentence if you are caught in possession of the drug.
What other 420 events are happening in the UK?
In Bristol, 420 at Castle Park takes place from 12pm to 11:55pm with a number of sponsors giving away freebies.
There’s also an after party running complete with DJs scheduled to take place at The Warehouse.
In Belfast, there’s a 420 march, starting at 2.30pm at City Hall. With a live musical performance from Micheál Ó Dálaigh protesters can enjoy the tunes before setting off at 3:30 pm.
The march will cross the city, heading to Botanic Gardens to arrive at 4:10pm – just in time for the 420 celebrations to start.
The Glasgow University Cannabis Society is hosting a 420 get-together in Kelvingrove Park, if you’re up in Scotland.
The event promises live music and runs from 2pm to 6pm.
In what countries is weed legal?
While medicinal cannabis was made legal in the UK in 2018, it is still illegal to use it recreationally.
If you are caught growing Marijuana, you can face up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
The laws around cannabis differ from country to country (Picture: Getty Images)
Many countries across the world have made the move to decriminalize the drug entirely, while others have only made medical cannabis legal, similar to the UK.
Where in the world is weed legal?
Find out where weed is legal worldwide below:
Recreational use fully legal.
The following countries allow you to possess weed for personal use.
Australia (only legal in Australian Capital Territory) Canada Malta Thailand United States (legalised, or in the midst of being legalised in 21 states) Uruguay (Legal, but buying prohibited for foreigner) Germany.
The following 21 American states have legalised, or are legalising, Marijuana for personal use:
Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maine Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Montana Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York Nevada Oregon Rhode Island Vermont Virginia Washington.
Northern Mariana Islands Guam.
Weed has been decriminalised in almost 20 US states (Picture: Getty Images)
Medical prescription-only.
Argentina (recreational use also decriminalised, but purchase illegal) Australia (at federal level and all states) Austria Barbados (also legal for spiritual use by registered Rastafarians) Belgium (recreational use also decriminalised for up to 3g) Bermuda (recreational use also decriminalised) Brazil (only for terminally ill patients or those who have no other treatment options) Chile (recreational use also decriminalised) Columbia (recreational use also decriminalised) Croatia (recreational use also decriminalised) Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador (recreational use also decriminalised) Finland Georgia Ghana Greece Ireland Israel (recreational use also decriminalised) Italy (recreational use also decriminalised) Jamaica (recreational use also decriminalised) South Korea (access limited) Lebanon Lithuania Luxembourg (recreational use also decriminalised) Malawi Malta (recreational use also decriminalised) Mexico (recreational use also decriminalised) Netherlands (recreational consumption allowed in licensed coffee shops) New Zealand North Macedonia Norway Peru (recreational use also decriminalised) Poland Portugal (recreational use also decriminalised) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines San Marino Slovenia (recreational use also decriminalised) South Africa (also legal for cultivation but not for sale) Spain (limited) Sri Lanka Sweden (under limited circumstances) Switzerland Turkey (Cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals only) Ukraine (limited) United Kingdom Vanuatu Zambia Zimbabwe.
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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