Per the invite, the 54th edition traces back to the early 1970s, when the Yippies staged smoke-ins starting in Washington Square Park before heading up Fifth Avenue.
This year's gathering begins at noon at the Washington Square Park arch, followed by a march to Union Square Park. A rally and concert are set there from 2-6 p.m., featuring political speakers and live music. Bands on the bill include Rebelmatic, Ricanstruction and Butter Brain.
Organizers say they are reviving the event independently after recent years when the city took over programming under its Cannabis NYC umbrella.
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