Originating from the time of day a group of high schoolers would rendezvous and light up in Marin County, the term 420 is now synonymous with cannabis-centric events.
April 20 is celebrated as the industry’s biggest holiday and with it landing on a weekend this year, dispensaries all over Long Beach are offering all kinds of specials and special events.
From free stuff, to curing your munchies, these dispensaries are offering you a 420 experience to remember, or to forget depending on which strain or product you decide to pick up.
Here are nine dispensaries that would like you to celebrate with them.
C.A.R.E. Collective
Is hosting a dice game giveaway and will feature 13 different brands to choose from.
C.A.R.E. Collective is located at 2725 E South St.
Chronic Pain Releaf
Will offer deals from 16 brands and have raffle giveaways with prizes ranging from $50 to $400 in value. Local artist @howdyall will paint live art from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with one person winning his creation. This shop promises free bacon wrapped hot dogs, redeemable as you walk out the door.
Chronic Pain Releaf is located at 1501 Santa Fe Ave.
The Circle
The Circle is hosting an elaborate event with puppies, bunnies and vegan food. The shop will have 40-plus vendors around their lounge at different times to give you their best deals and hold giveaways. It’s also giving gift bags worth $100 to the first 100 customers at 9 a.m. and again at 4:20 p.m., for the cost of $1. Puppies and bunnies will be roaming the space from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The OC Vegan Village, composed of eight cruelty-free vendors, will be serving vegan greatness from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Circle is located at 1755 Ximeno Ave.
Connected Belmont
Will have around 20 vendors joining them on 420, while offering a buy one get one for a penny or a dollar, depending on the company. They will be offering limited edition merch such as lanyards, popsockets and T-shirts. After picking up your product, you can walk two blocks down to Panama Joes where Connected Belmont is sponsoring a taco eating contest starting at 1 p.m. Winners get up to $350 in cash and prizes.
Connected Belmont is located at 5227 E 2nd St.
Connected Cherry
Attend a meet-and-greet with pro skater Brandon Biebel at Connected Cherry from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. while you shop any of the 22 brands present, including Kush Queen Cannibas, which will be offering buy one get one free on CBD infused bath bombs. If you take a photo in their photo booth and post it onto your Instagram using their hashtag, they will hook you up with a free pre-roll.
Connected Cherry is located at 3170 Cherry Ave.
LB Wellness
Will give you 30% off your purchase all day. The first 100 customers will receive a premium goodie bag for $1, with any purchase. LB Wellness will also take care of you food-wise with King Taco from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The bakery Dreamy Creations will sell their festive cupcakes with vegan options. They will also have free pizza for you to indulge in.
LB Wellness is located at 5900 E Spring St., C.
Leaf & Lion
Pre-rolls will be sold for a dollar at Leaf & Lion from 4 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. They will be hosting vendors all day at their shop who will offer deals of 20% to 30% off. Vape brands like Orchid will be there giving buy one, get one 50% off.
Leaf and Lion is located at 6978 Stanley Ave.
One Love Beach Club
The first 100 customers on Saturday and Sunday will be getting goodie bags with their purchase. Everyone will get 10% off their purchase all day on 420. They will also have brands coming in every couple of hours, bringing in their bogo deals.
One Love Beach Club is located at 2767 E Broadway.
The Station
The former police station turned cannabis dispensary is offering 420 mystery bags with a $20 donation. If you’re looking for flower, edibles or cartridges, many brands will be offered as buy one get one for a penny.
The Station is located at 1957 Pacific Ave.