420 on Haight Ashbury

420, it's Wednesday, April 20, at 4:20pm. Ok? You got the picture? 

Before April 20, it is too early. And After... too late. Obvious, right? No impro for this allegedly kind of rebellious event. There are strict rules my friend, and there are supposed to be respected. Ok, ok, on Haight Street, it is a bit 420 24/7. But that's a different story.

If it is your first April 20 in San Francisco, you could be surprised...

Every year, a large crowd gathers in the Golden Gate Park on Hippie Hill (near the tennis courts, where drums beats resonate almost every week end like some 420 rehearsals) for a big, collective smoke out.

It is neither legal nor illegal. The police watch around. And as we said in the first place, there are even rules to follow to make it a peaceful event. Last year, there were more than 10000 people celebrating. Here is the report by CBS.

Pretty early in the morning, the crowd arrives as if heading to a gient picnic. Some people even carried a folding chair. Early birds to get the best spots of the show...

You most probably heard the story at housand times. We won't tell it once more. But here is a  video that gives a good vision.

And regarding the event itself, it has 2 main consequences for non-participating people... The traffic is just a nightmare all around the Park. Trust us. We have been stuck once! Take your bike, walk, roller blade, skate board, but forget about your car at least for the hour before and after 4:20pm. And you will think that the whole city is smoking considering the cannabis smell all over the neighborhoods surrounding the park. New very local exterior perfume!

We read a news that we all should meditate... Parents who would consider to come accompanied with their kids have been warned that they could be arrested. Read what SFist thinks about it.

We just hope everything will be fne.! #puff #puff #puff