Tomorrow is the Global Cannabis March, taking place in many cities across the world. Portland, Oregon is going to be doing its 17th march. If you are able, get down to Pioneer Courthouse Square and show your support. There’s a lot to celebrate this year, and a lot of work still to do, so get involved if you are in the area.
Below is more information about the march and rally, via the event’s Facebook page:
Call to Action: 17th Annual Global Cannabis March & Rally (Saturday, May 7, 2016 – 12pm-6pm – Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland – Featuring Garcia Birthday Band, The Hill Dogs, Mack & Dub, Bad Habitat, Justin James Bridges and John Cornett & Friends. Sponsored by CRRH, THCF, KBOO Community Radio & The Law Offices of Paul Loney)
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On Saturday, May 7, nearly 300 cities worldwide, including Portland, will participate in the 17th annual Global Cannabis March. Portland participants will gather in Pioneer Courthouse Square for a rally that begins at 12:00pm, with a scheduled cannabis freedom march beginning at 4pm through downtown, accompanied by a police escort.
Musicians Garcia Birthday Band, The Hill Dogs, Mack & Dub and the Smokin’ Section, Bad Habitat, Justin James Bridges and John Cornett & Friends have joined the lineup for the rally. There will also be several guest speakers and non-profit organization booths.
Come down and join us in the march for freedom. To continue tradition, a bio-diesel bus has confirmed they will be offering free rides along the march route to the disabled. The bus will be parked nearby the Pioneer Square for boarding. There will also be ASL interpreters for the hearing impaired. Come out and have your voice heard!
Prevent of over-regulation of marijuana under M91 by the OHA & OLCC that could hinder, rather than aid, the creation, regulation and stabilization of legal marijuana related businesses.
Networking with Other Local Groups – Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp (CRRH), The Human Solution International, Parents 4 Pot , Students for Sensible Drug Policy Portland State (SSDP), Portland NORML, National Cannabis Coalition and more!
Who: Nearly three hundred cities worldwide, including Portland, Oregon, will participate in the annual Global Cannabis March.
What: 17th Annual Global Cannabis March
When: Saturday, May 7th – 12:00pm-6pm (March at 4pm!)
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square – 701 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
Why: To bring an end the failed war on cannabis!
Garcia Birthday Band The Hill Dogs Mack & Dub and the Smokin SectionBad Habitat Justin James Bridges
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