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Cannabis Enthusiasts Rally At Pot Shops After S.F. Cancels 4/20 Celebration

Rather than dwell on the cancellation, David Goldman and others like him have been exploring alternative ways to celebrate.

(CBS San Francisco)

April 19, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO -- With the cancellation of the highly anticipated 4/20 marijuana festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, cannabis enthusiasts are shifting their focus from Hippie Hill to local dispensaries, where celebrations have been ongoing throughout the week and are expected to culminate on Saturday.

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David Goldman, a longtime cannabis fan, said some are determined to gather at Hippie Hill.

"I figure that many people would still go to Hippie Hill even though it's been canceled. Perhaps, of 40,000, they'll have 10,000. The city can't stop people from coming," he said.

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