Weed lovers, unite! April 20, 2025, is just around the corner, and you can expect this 420 on Staten Island to be a grand celebration of all things cannabis! If you’ve ever wondered ‘Why do we celebrate 420?’ join Staten Island’s Clouditude Dispensary for an event-filled week with exciting vendor pop-ups, cannabis education, and exclusive merch. Whether you’re new to weed or a veteran cannabis enthusiast, make this 420 celebration one to remember with Staten Island’s go-to dispensary.
What is 420?
The lore behind 420 starts with five high school buddies in California who simply enjoyed their weed. As the story goes, in 1971, Dave Reddix, one of the five friends attending San Rafael High School, says he and his buds regularly met at 4:20pm to smoke weed behind the school.
Later, Reddix landed a gig as a roadie with the Grateful Dead, and the band was more than happy to help elevate “420” as the stoner’s code for weed. During a 1990 concert in Oakland, a group of “Deadheads” made flyers telling everyone to light up on April 20 at 4:20pm, solidifying it in cannabis history as “420,” the day when all weed users unite over their love of cannabis.
Why Do We Celebrate 420?
So, why do we celebrate 420? The short answer is: Why not? For cannabis lovers, 420 has become the universal code for weed and, more specifically, a call-out to celebrate the ancient plant on April 20 (4/20) every year. For years, strict laws on cannabis made weed taboo, relegating it to no-go status.
This hush-hush culture contributed to a lack of information about the plant’s centuries-old use and healing properties. Today, with legalization and expanding education about the benefits of cannabis, weed lovers can finally unite and openly enjoy marijuana for recreational and medical purposes.
How to Celebrate 420 on Staten Island
Whether you want to celebrate 420 with a few buddies or attend a large 420 event, the day is meant to unite people and bring awareness to the many benefits cannabis offers. Here are some fun ways to celebrate 420:
- Host a 420 Beer, Buds, and BBQ
- Attend this year’s 420 Festival (Saturday, April 19 from 12-6pm)
- Enjoy a 420 spa day
- Have a 420-themed party, like a ‘bake and cake’ night or ‘high tea’
Check out Clouditude Dispensary’s 420 Celebration Week
If you’re looking for high-quality flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, edibles, vapes, or more, Clouditude carries all your 420 needs. Loyalty program members can expect double points throughout 420 week! Drop by all week long to help Clouditude celebrate 420 on Staten Island. Explore exciting vendor pop-ups and enjoy exclusive merch. See you there!