Indopedia All Things Marijuana
There was something different in the cold and rainy air during this year’s myriad of 420 celebrations in Toronto.
Canada’s largest city was overrun by an ever-present fog of pot smoke and the fresh feeling of public confidence that had been lacking in previous years. It was a confidence in knowing that the country, just over a week ago, tabled legislation that will spell the end of over nine decades of cannabis prohibition.
The excitement was almost tactile as dispensary owners, joint rollers, and thousands of adults joining in the celebrations openly shared free cannabis products as one community. Although the Toronto Police presence were plentiful at these events, the cops were merely bystanders and sightseers on the the cannabis community’s day of celebration.
The first of the events I was fortunate enough to attend was Green Market Toronto. Lisa Campbell and her crew did a fantastic job, as usual. A DJ pumped out rock and electronica music while adults of all ages roamed the booths and enjoyed a plethora of infused samples. Vaporizers ready for a toke, oils, shatter, edibles and hash products were openly displayed and enjoyed.
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