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Global Marijuana March: Inside Mardi Grass - the Bizarre Festival Where Australia Protests Against Cannabis Laws

Submitted by Marijuana News on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 08:45

From giant inflatable joints to passed out revellers and even a stoned world chess championship: Inside Mardi Grass - the bizarre festival where Australia protests against cannabis laws

  • Thousands attended the annual Mardi Grass festival in Nimbin, northern New South Wales on Saturday
  • The popular festival attended by people from across Australia is a cannabis law reform protest and gathering
  • The festival included the Global Marijuana March and a banner advertised the 'Stoned World Chess Championship'

Thousands of people have descended upon a small town for an event known as Mardi Grass, and they have a higher purpose than simply attending the three-day event.

Mardi Grass is an annual festival held as a cannabis law reform protest, and has been running for 24 years in Nimbin, northern New South Wales. 

Organisers hope the festival, which includes events like the Global Marijuana March, will be educational for those unfamiliar with...

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