At the Capitol before the march
MADISON: Saturday's Global Cannabis March - Madison found great support as it snaked through downtown Madison from the N. Hamilton entrance of the State Capitol all the way to the Mifflin St. Block Party. March organizer Ben Masel, from the Madison chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), estimated that by the time the GCM - Madison reached the Mifflin Block Party that at least 250 were marching. The march grew quickly, attracting supporters from the Capitol Square Farmer's Market as it departed the Square. Heading down State St. marchers received cheers, applause and other displays of support from people at sidewalk cafes or passing by.
Saturday's Global Cannabis March - Madison was one of more than 320 pro-cannabis marches scheduled for May 1 or May 8 around the world, from locales as distant as Nimbin Australia to cities across North America, Europe and other parts of the world. Cannabis/Ibogaine activist Dana Beal coordinates the marches through Cures Not Wars, his New York-based reform group.
The March heads down State St.
With thousands and thousands of people in downtown Madison for the Farmer's Market, a large immigration rally and march, and the Mifflin St. Block Party, the march, combined with mild temperatures and sunny skies was very visible. Enthusiastic support from people out and about and honks from passing motorists demonstrated that Cannabis Prohibition continues to have little support or respect in Wisconsin's Capital City.
The reception on Mifflin St. where probably more than 10,000 were already gathered for the annual party/beer bash, was as enthusiastic and high volume as in prior years. Partygoers high-fived passing marchers and cheered loudly from lawns and balconies. Police patrolling the event were welcoming too, as the march made its way through dense crowds of Mifflin partiers.
Big welcome on Mifflin!
The Global Cannabis March - Madison 2010 was a success and Madison NORML is already planning to do it again in 2011.
For Wisconsinites who missed the Global Cannabis March - Madison or who just want to show their support for Cannabis legalization, there is a Global Cannabis March scheduled for Milwaukee this Saturday May 8. Here is the details and a link to the Facebook Event page:
Milwaukee Global Marijuana March
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 4:20pm
Location: Cathedral Square to Milwaukee County Courthouse
On a related note, there is an event this Wednesday, May 5, in Green Bay:
Main Street Rally
Type: Causes - Rally
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Walgreens
Street: Mason and Main
City/Town: Green Bay, WI
Description Peaceful protest to let people know that it's still an issue.
Facebook page for Main Street Rally.
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