May 4, 2013 NYC Cannabis Parade

Global Cannabis Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of May. In NYC, a march to Union Square followed by a rally and performances officially marked the occasion.  The rally featured speakers advocating the legalization of marijuana, for medical, and political reasons.

1:00pm.  The NYC Cannabis parade mentioned there would be a rally at Union Square at 1pm, and sure enough, the parade arrived at exactly 1pm.  At the head of the spectacle, Arlene Williams “Ganja Granny” and entourage marches in triumphantly.

Wheaties guy

Aron “Pieman” Kay

Captain Ray Lewis

The rally stage featured various local musicians performing, e.g., david peel, and about a dozen speakers speaking on various topics relating to the politics of marijuana.

One of the speakers at the rally, Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, advocating for a medical marijuana bill; his video