The 2013 Global Marijuana March in Fort Worth, Texas

Posted on: April 18, 2013

On May 4 the 2013 Global Marijuana March Comes to Fort Worth, Texas

The Global Marijuana March is an annual rally held in more than 300 cities around the world. It refers to cannabis-related events that occur on the first Saturday in May and may include marches, meetings, rallies, raves, concerts, festivals and information tables. The Global Marijuana March is a celebration embracing cannabis culture as a personal lifestyle choice. Participants unite to discuss, promote, entertain and educate both consumers and non-consumers alike.

Last year over 500 people showed up to the march in Dallas and we made it on the local news. This year we’re going even bigger. The location we’ve selected this year is Federal Plaza in downtown Fort Worth. It will be in close proximity to the historic Fort Worth courthouse and famed Sundance Square so as to maximize exposure on this extremely festive weekend. The event will feature live music, entertainers, supporting vendors, local political activists, prizes, the march itself, a demo from our DFW NORML Skate Team and much more!

DETAILS

When: Saturday May 4, 2013 from 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Where: Federal Plaza – 1007 Throckmorton St. – Fort Worth, TX

Free entry. Open to the public. All ages welcome. This is the official DFW Global Marijuana March!

RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends here.

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CONFIRMED BANDS

· The Effinays – Funk / Reggae / Rock

· Bum Lucky – Reggae / Dub Roots Reggae / Alternative Rock

· Radsha – Rock / Latin / Reggae / World

· The Gypsy Bravado – Rock / Psychedelic / Progressive Rock

· The Boss Level – Rock / Soul / Hip Hop

· Pablo and the Hemphill 7 – Reggae / Rock / Soul

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SPEAKERS:

· Shaun McAlister, Executive Director of DFW NORML

· Larry Talley, retired US Navy, member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) and Strategist for DFW NORML

· Clif Deuvall – Co-chair of Texas at US Marijuana Party of Texas, Chairman at Texas Cannabis Party and Founder Norml of Waco Inc. at NORML

· Kory Watkins, Defender of Freedom

· Kooper Caraway, Organizer for the Dallas Brown Berets

· Jennie Reese, Moms for Marijuana

· Tristan Tucker, Executive Director of UNT NORML

· Chris Dobson, Candidate for Arlington Mayor

FORT WORTH GLOBAL MARIJUANA MARCH TIMELINE:

12:00 – 12:30 – Music – Radsha

12:30 – 12:35 – Speaker – Tristan Tucker

12:35 – 12:40 – Speaker – Kooper Caraway

12:45 – 1:30 – Music – The Effinays

1:30 – 1:35 – Speaker – Chris Dobson

1:35 – 1:40 – Speaker – Kory Watkins

1:45 – 2:25 – Music – The Boss Level

2:25 – 2:30 – Speaker – Clif Deuvall

2:30 – 2:35 – Speaker – Jennie Reese

2:40 – 3:20 – Music – The Gypsy Bravado

3:20 – 3:25 – Speaker – Larry Talley

3:25 – 3:30 – Speaker – Shaun McAlister

3:35 – 4:20 – Music – Bum Lucky

4:20 – 6:00 – We March!

6:00 – 6:45 – Music – Pablo and the Hemphill 7

7:00 – The End

SPONSORS

– DFW NORML

– Doobi.us

– PVM Entertainment

– UNT NORML

– Magical Butter

– Hempy’s Emporium

– Labyrinth Smoke Shop

– Dragon’s Breath

– Filter’s Smoke Shop

– Hostile Pipes

– Mary Jane Smokewear

– Frank’s Tires & Wheels

– The T-Shirt Printer.com

– 89.3 KNON

– Fort Worth Weekly

– Flyer Artwork by Vinh @ VinhLuanLuu.com

Consider sponsoring the Fort Worth Global Marijuana March by making a $100 donation and setting up a table during the event! Email pete@dfwnorml.org for sponsorship information.

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Here’s our ad on page 3 of this week’s Fort Worth Weekly!

FAQ’s

How much does this event cost to attend? – There will be vendor booths and food available for purchase but otherwise the Global Marijuana March is free to attend.

Are there age restrictions on who can attend? – Nope! All ages are welcome since this event is free and open to the public.

What should I bring to the Global Marijuana March? – A few items we recommend are: Sunscreen, hats, lawn chairs, towels, water bottles (NO GLASS), backpacks, signs, flags and your friends.

Will there be food & water available for purchase on the festival grounds? – Yes!

Will there be restroom facilities provided on the festival grounds? – Yes!

Who do I contact about volunteering for the Global Marijuana March? – Email our volunteer coordinator roxy@dfwnorml.org.

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Photos from the 2012 Global Marijuana March in Dallas