Celebrations planned in Chicago and beyond to mark 420 — the unofficial cannabis holiday

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Celebrations planned in Chicago and beyond to mark 420 — the unofficial cannabis holiday
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Four years into cannabis legalization in Illinois, celebrations of the April 20 informal weed holiday known as 420 are getting bigger and more widespread. Named for the time of day a group of frien…

Alexandra Tatro smokes a joint inside of the Sesh bus to celebrate 420 day with a “wake and bake” on April 20, 2023, in Chicago. Four years into cannabis legalization in Illinois, celebrations of the April 20 informal weed holiday known as 420 are getting bigger and more widespread.

Named for the time of day a group of friends met to get high, 420 has become a chance for marijuana users to publicly share a previously illegal drug and the counter-cultural atmosphere surrounding it., at Green Rose Dispensary. The party will include live music, a magic show, carnival games, food trucks, pop-ups and product discounts. It also will feature Grammy-nominated rapper, activist and Chicago native Vic Mensa and his 93 Boyz line of cannabis products.

Diamante Jimenez lights a blunt on the SESH Mobile Consumption Lounge bus parked outside of Curaleaf as part of a 420 celebration on April 20, 2023. On Sunday, from 1-5 p.m., the Spark’d, 935 N. Sheridan Road in far north suburban Winthrop Harbor, will have music, food trucks, and a, with contests for rolling the most joints, the biggest joint, the most unique joint and who can blow the biggest “O” smoke ring in the consumption lounge.

Unladylike will host a Puff, Paint and Pass Black Light event at High-Minded Events studio, 6615 N. Clark St. in Roger Park, from 7-10 p.m. Sunday. All skill levels are welcome, but tickets are limited., at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $50. The weekend-long event is schedule to run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

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