Well, folks, it\u2019s almost time for a legal toke in the Great White North. Tomorrow, Canada will become the second country to defy all of that international drug law business and legalize marijuana for recreational use. It is a proverbial middle finger in the face of decades of prohibition brought on from the days when marijuana was still considered one of the most dangerous drugs in the world. The new law, as outlined by the Canadian government, will give people at least 18 years of age the freedom to possess, use and grow marijuana without the risk of a cop stepping in and dragging them to jail.<\/p>\n
As you might imagine, this is an exciting time for Canadian cannabis users. Some of them have been plotting and planning all summer just how to ring in this momentous occasion. Most cannot wait to show the rest of the planet exactly what they are missing. We can\u2019t say that we blame them.<\/p>\n
For the die-hards, those whose faces will surely be plastered all over the evening news within the next 48 hours, the party begins tonight \u2014 \u201cLegalization Eve\u201d \u2014 with other festivities getting underway hours later on the first official day of legal sales. Although we do not have any concrete statistics in front of us, we imagine more Canadians are using vacation time this week than ever before.<\/p>\n
In Toronto, the northern nation\u2019s largest city, there is a slew of celebrations going down over the next couple of days. Here are a few to sink your teeth into if you happen to be in the neighborhood:<\/p>\n
This event is a New Year\u2019s Eve style celebration for cannabis user not wanting to waste time getting in their first legal toke. The cannabis website Leafly is hosting this free event for people 19 and older, which is set to get underway at the\u00a0Mod Club<\/a>\u00a0at 722 College Street. The festivities begin at 9 p.m. and last until 2 a.m. After that, you don\u2019t have to go home, but you can\u2019t stay there.<\/p>\n After leaving the bud drop at the Mod Club, perhaps the next move could be ducking into an all-night diner to tame the munchies. Hang tight for just a few hours and then head over to one of the areas favorite hemp shops called\u00a0Friendly Stranger<\/a>\u00a0for some wake and bake activities. It is a free event that starts at 7 a.m. and runs until 2 a.m. \u2013 just when it is appropriate to wake and bake all over again.<\/p>\n On the first day of legalization, there is a learning center pop-up happening at 753 Queen West. The goal of this event is to give people 19 and older a crash course on cannabis: teach them how to buy it, offer safety tips, etc. This\u00a0event<\/a>\u00a0is also a free, and it lasts from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.<\/p>\n For those people who already have a grip on the ins-and-outs of marijuana, a\u00a0huge smoke session<\/a>\u00a0is going down at Trinity Bellwoods Park. This is the spot where cannabis enthusiasts gather every 420 to pay homage to the leaf. Organizers expect somewhere around 3,000 people to join in the fun. Blast off is at 4:20 p.m. and will last until everyone is out of weed. Although there will inevitably be some kind-hearted citizens willing to share their stash, the event is a bring-your-own-smoke kind of deal. Don\u2019t mooch!<\/p>\n Indie88 is hosting a\u00a0big event<\/a>\u00a0to celebrate the first day of marijuana legalization. The 19 and older event is being held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre and will feature live performances from the Japandroids, The Dirty NIL and SURE. \u201cCannabis will be allowed in the venue for personal use only. This means that if the security guard suspects you are carrying multiple units for sale, the security team has the right to confiscate and not allow you in the venue,\u201d according to the event website. Hopefully, you got tickets early because the show is now sold out. However, the radio station is giving some away. Call and harass them.<\/p>\n There is nothing better than the laughter one experiences when high. So, what better way to celebrate the first official day of legalization than with a comedy show. According to the festival\u2019s\u00a0website<\/a>, \u201cCanada\u2019s best stoner comics\u201d will gather at the LIThuanian House for a night of performances beginning at 7 pm. The event, which promises \u201cno boring industry talk,\u201d is expected to sell out, so you might want to grab tickets while you can. Only those 19 and older can attend.<\/p>\n If you live in Canada, we are positive there are similar events set to pop off in your neck of the woods. Check your local entertainment magazines and news sites. If you haven\u2019t called in sick to work already or arranged to burn up some of that vacation time, now might be a good time to put that call into the big boss. Here\u2019s the thing, while marijuana is not going anywhere, the first day of legalization is a historic occasion that should be celebrated by those who have watched the cannabis movement come this far. This could perhaps be the catalyst to more legalization moves all over the world. So enjoy it!<\/p>\n But before you go off unprepared tomorrow, be sure to check out a couple of our\u00a0guides<\/a>\u00a0for some advice on how to maintain those\u00a0all day highs<\/a>.<\/p>\n TELL US<\/strong>,\u00a0are you celebrating Canadian cannabis legalization tomorrow?<\/p>\n The post Canadian Marijuana Legalization Parties In Toronto<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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