The World Cannabis March 2017

For the sixteenth time in France, cannabis user and patient advocacy groups are organizing the Global Cannabis March.

Meeting Venues in France

This year, the dates for the March differ between Paris and the provinces. The Global Cannabis March will take place on Saturday, April 29, in Paris. The gathering is set for 2 p.m. at Place de la Bastille, from where the parade will march to the sound of music to Place de la République. For the first time, Newsweed will be parading its own float with plenty of surprises for those who make the trip. The official Facebook event is here.

In the provinces, rallies will be held in front of city halls on May 13. Rennes will have the honor of hosting two marches on different dates. Residents of Rennes can celebrate World Smokers« Day on April 20 starting at 4:20 p.m. at the Place de la Mairie. The program includes a debate titled »Why the War on Drugs Is a Failure.” It’s recommended to arrive a little early to observe the tradition at exactly 4:20 p.m. The second gathering will take place on May 13 starting at 2:00 p.m.

In Chartres, the meeting is set for 2:00 p.m. on May 13 at Place Pasteur. The march will set off at 2:30 p.m. toward André Gagnon Park, where a sound system—set up in advance—will liven up the late afternoon. Follow the Facebook page For more information.

In Poitiers, the World March will take place on May 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Place d’Armes. Consumer advocacy groups will have an information booth there to call for the legalization of cannabis, the right to grow one’s own cannabis, the freedom to use cannabis for medical purposes, and the right to legally consume hemp regardless of its cannabinoid content.  More info here.

In the city of Nantes, the event will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Place du Bouffay. Information booths will be available for consumers and patients. The reggae band «Get Ready» will perform a concert for the occasion. You can stay up to date through the Facebook page of the event.

Elsewhere in the world

In Germany, the World March will take place on May 6 at Waldeckpark at 2:00 p.m. and in Mainz at Bahnhofplatz at the same time.

Prague will celebrate its 20th World March at Karlovo namesti (Charles Square) on May 6 at 2 p.m.

In Italy, the World March is known as the «Million Marijuana March»; it will take place in Rome on May 27.

Madrid will also host the World March on May 6, starting at 6 p.m. on the Puerta del Sol.

Toronto: May 6 at Queen’s Park North, starting at 2 p.m.

In Australia, the event takes place over two days, from May 5 to 7, in the the village of Nimbin.

Peru is holding its Marcha Mundial at Washington Square in Lima at 2 p.m.

Still in South America, the meeting will be held in Medellín, Colombia. The festivities begin at 10 a.m..

The city of Guadalajara, Mexico, invites you to join them on May 6 at 4:20 p.m. on Juárez Avenue.

If you're elsewhere abroad, there may also be organized marches that we weren't able to find. In any case, please come out in large numbers to the marches closest to where you live.

And see you in Paris on March 29 April for those who can make it!