Freedom Rally

Nowadays, Freedom Rally is a topic that has gained great relevance in today's society. Its impact has become evident in various areas, from politics to popular culture. Over time, Freedom Rally has become a point of interest for experts and the general public, generating debate and reflection on its implications. In this article, we will explore in depth the meaning and importance of Freedom Rally, as well as its influence on our daily lives.

This article is about the event in Boston. For Canadian truck driver protest, see 2022 Canadian truck driver convoy.
Mass Cann/NORML's Freedom Rally 2008

The Boston Freedom Rally (often confused with Seattle's Hempfest) is an annual event in Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Held on the third Saturday in September, it is traditionally the second largest annual gathering demanding marijuana law reform in the United States, after the Seattle Hempfest. After achieving the original goal of legalising marijuana recreational ("adult-use" pursuant to the Massachusetts regulatory scheme) use in the state of Massachusetts in 2016, the rally is seen as a celebration of the change to the state's legal policy toward cannabis, a chance to educate the community, and an opportunity to keep marijuana-related issues in the public forum as the state continues to mold its marijuana regulatory and legislative framework. Some attendees also view it as a rally to lessen the restriction on public consumption of marijuana, with public consumption still banned, and violations leading to a US$100 civil fine. It is organized by the Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition, Inc. (MassCann / www.masscann.org), the state's longest-standing marijuana advocacy group.

History

4:20 PM at Freedom Rally 2009

The first Freedom Rally was held in 1989 in North Adams. The second was on the dock beside the USS Constitution. The third was held in front of the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Street and the fourth, in 1992, was held on Boston Common at the Parkman Bandstand. In 1995, the Freedom Rally moved to its current location across the Common on the Carty Parade Field.

References

  1. ^ a b "'Hempfest' is coming. And it's going to be a little different this year". www.boston.com. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  2. ^ a b "Boston Freedom Rally [09/19/20]". www.thebostoncalendar.com. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
  3. ^ Hilliard, John (21 September 2019). "Years after Mass. made pot legal, Boston Freedom Rally rolls on". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  4. ^ "Boston Freedom Rally History | MassCann/NORML". 10 August 2012. Retrieved 2020-04-05.

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