ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The yearly celebration of all things marijuana will kick off a “high noon” on Saturday for the 53rd Hash Bash on the Diag.
This year’s event will have advocates, live music, vendors and a treasure hunt while running concurrently with the Monroe Street Fair.
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Hash Bash first started in 1972 in response to the conviction of Flint activist John Sinclair for possessing two marijuana joints. Musicians and fans of mary jane descended on the University of Michigan’s Crisler Arena to protest the ruling and openly smoked in public. The event became a yearly occurrence, despite weed not being legalized in Michigan until 2018.
Sinclair passed away on Tuesday at age 82, just before this week’s event.
This year’s Hash Bash will have speeches by cannabis activists and local politicians including Leni Sinclair, Chuck Ream, Tim Beck, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, and Sen. Jeff Irwin.
Parking
Those attending the event have several options for nearby paid parking.
- street parking around downtown Ann Arbor
- Maynard Structure | 324 Maynard St.
- Library Lane Parking Garage | 319 S. 5th Ave.
- Fourth and William Public Parking | 115 E. William St.
- Forest Avenue Parking Garage | 650 S. Forest Ave.
As a reminder, don’t puff and drive. It is illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. Smoking or consuming cannabis products inside a car on any Michigan road is also illegal.
Details:
- Where: The Diag | 913 S. University Ave.
- When: Saturday, April 6 | noon - TBA
The Ann Arbor area has more than 20 cannabis dispensaries that allow adults ages 21 and older to buy up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis products per day.
Learn more about cannabis laws here.