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420 Celebrations Thrive Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

4/20/2025

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"420" originated in the 1970s from a group of teens in San Rafael, California, called "the Waldos."
The term gained popularity through the Grateful Dead and a concert flyer in the early 1990s.
Celebrations feature scavenger hunts and drag brunches, with major events in cities like Denver and Atlanta.
Marijuana is legal in 24 states, but recent setbacks in legalization efforts persist, and federal law remains prohibitive.

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Story summary

"420" originated in the 1970s from a group of teens in San Rafael, California, called "the Waldos."
The term gained popularity through the Grateful Dead and a concert flyer in the early 1990s.
Celebrations feature scavenger hunts and drag brunches, with major events in cities like Denver and Atlanta.
Marijuana is legal in 24 states, but recent setbacks in legalization efforts persist, and federal law remains prohibitive.