Vancouver 4/20

• 4/20 ‘protestival’ back in Vancouver at full scale for 1st time since pandemic

  It's the first time the annual "protestival" has returned at full scale since the COVID-19 pandemic and -- as in years past -- the events remain unsanctioned by the city.

  Cannabis

  Apr 20, 2023
  
• 4/20 set to return to Vancouver with pair of unsanctioned events

  Unsanctioned cannabis events are scheduled at Thornton Park and Sunset Beach Park on Thursday.

  Cannabis

  Apr 19, 2023
  
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• Vancouver city council votes to look at possibility of suing 4/20 organizers for costs

  The issue has been an annual hot potato, with the city and the Park Board upset at the event's continual, un-permitted presence at Sunset Beach.

  May 15, 2019
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• ‘A big draw for teens’: Vancouver police want you to talk to your kids about 4/20

  Police also say they will maintain a "visible" presence at the event, and will be watching for pot sales to minors.

  Cannabis

  Apr 17, 2019
• Firefighters latest to raise concerns about upcoming Vancouver 4/20 event

  "We don't have any idea how large the crowd could be. There's no limits on the size of the crowd, there's no designated exit areas​," said Vancouver firefighters.

  Cannabis

  Apr 16, 2019
• Park Board motion looks to scale back Vancouver 4/20 event by cancelling Cypress Hill

  As debate rages around Vancouver's 4/20 celebrations, John Coupar says booking a headliner is a bridge too far.

  Cannabis

  Apr 13, 2019
• Vancouver Pride Society tells 4/20 organizers to face facts: it’s a festival, not a protest

  Critics say bringing a major musical act to the event proves it's crossed the line into "festival."

  Cannabis

  Apr 11, 2019
• Cypress Hill to headline Vancouver 4/20, critics say event no longer a protest

  Opponents of the event say the appearance of a big-name act like Cypress Hill proves it's left its protest days behind.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2019
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• Vancouver Park Board commissioner wants pot sales banned at 4/20 event

  With new rules around the legal sale of cannabis, one Vancouver politician wants to see pot sales banned at the city's 4/20 event.

  Cannabis

  Feb 8, 2019
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• Sunset Beach Park to be closed up to 10 weeks to repair damage following Vancouver 4/20 event

  Vancouver Park Board says the park will remain closed for up to 10 weeks as staff cleans up the area.

  Apr 21, 2018