The legendary 420 celebration is returning to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park Thursday. An estimated 20,000 cannabis fans will gather for the outdoor festival at Hippie Hill.
cannabisA plume of marijuana smoke can usually be seen above the park when the clock strikes 4:20 p.m.
In addition to cannabis and food sales, there will be live DJs, guided meditation and yoga sessions. R&B singer Erykah Badu is scheduled to perform. "The 420 festival is about joy and positivity. Thank you to the event organizers, City staff, residents, merchants and the community who work hard to ensure it’s fun and safe for everyone." said District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston. "I want to encourage everyone to take public transit, enjoy the camaraderie and music, and have a great time."Security will be at the park entrances and will check the identification and bags of those coming to the festival, officials said.
Agencies are working together to lessen the neighborhood impacts of the massive party. Officials said there will be 100 security guards, 25 park rangers, 163 portable toilets, free MUNI shuttles, and multiple parking officers and clean-up crews.
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