"The event, which for many years was an unsanctioned gathering, once drew roughly 20,000 people at its peak after the city took it over in 2017, but the sanctioned version has been on pause since 2023."
"In 2024, the first year the city officially canceled the event, between 3,000 and 5,000 joint-sparking revelers still turned up to Hippie Hill, with the 4/20 crowd drastically outnumbering the tournament participants."
"Public cannabis use is illegal under California law, which applies to the park without a permitted event, and violations carry a fine of up to $100."
The 4/20 celebration at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park has been canceled for three years due to budget cuts and low sponsorship. Despite this, a few thousand attendees continue to gather each year. The event peaked at 20,000 participants when it was city-sanctioned in 2017 but has been on pause since 2023. In its absence, a permitted Peace, Love, and Volo field day has taken place. Public cannabis use remains illegal in the park, but enforcement is typically low priority.
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