Now that the pandemic is something we’re learning to live with and it’s safe to gather again, in-person celebrations are back in full force. After a two-year high-atus, we can finally celebrate 4/20 in our usual, epic fashion. And with all the pent-up energy from being stuck inside for so long, this year’s events are sure to be a doobie. A doozy, I mean!
So, assemble your squad and prepare to get joyously wasted. To make it easy for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best 4/20 parties raging from coast to coast.
San Francisco: Hippie Hill
The largest celebration in the Bay Area – where 420 originated – will be back at
Hippie Hill this year and better than ever. For the first time, you’ll actually be able to buy legal cannabis from licensed vendors.
Set in
Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park, this party starts early – 10 a.m. – and features
Berner from Cookies Fam as headliner, with appearances by comedian
Jeff Ross and
Mike Tyson.
📅 Wednesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 21 and over.
Los Angeles: Glass House Fest
The
Glass House Fest is back for its second year in LA’s trendy Arts District. Hosted in the immersive dome at
Wisdome, this event blends music and comedy.
Headliner:
Reggie Watts (The Late Late Show). Also performing:
Blackillack, Guapdad 4000, DCKWRTH. The comedy stage will feature
Trevor Wallace and Friends.
📅 Wednesday, April 20, 4:20 p.m. to 11 p.m. Free. 21+.
Denver: Mile High 420 Festival
This downtown party is one of the
largest 420 events in the U.S., drawing nearly
50,000 attendees.
Headliners include
Big Boi, Lil Jon, and Talib Kweli.
Grab
tickets here – free and VIP available.
📅 Wednesday, April 20, 12 p.m. Civic Center Park.
Chicago: Waldos Forever Fest
Celebrated in Andersonville, this event honors the original Waldos (who coined the term 420). Expect live music, food trucks, and community vibes.
📅 Wednesday, April 20. Clark Street in Andersonville.
New York City: Washington Square Park Smoke-Out
NYC’s classic smoke-out at Washington Square Park is back. Though not an official festival, thousands of people gather to toke together.
📅 Wednesday, April 20, all day.
And of course... Doobie Nights (Santa Rosa, CA)
The best place to be on 4/20 is
Doobie Nights itself, with plenty of giveaways, music, food, trippy art, and deals that will keep you lifted.
