Joe Amon, The Denver PostNic Ruhl, 27, of Golden lights up as the haze from the 4:20 p.m. smokeout builds behind him during the Denver 4/20 rally at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver on April 20, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostMargot Cockrell of Boulder spreads smiles with her bubbles in the slight rain with over an hour to go to the countdown at Denver 4/20 Rally at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017, Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostChris Stokes, left, and Angel Zickefoose smoke marijuana during the 4/20 event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDustin Creasy, of Denver, takes a hit during the 4/20 event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostA light rain starts to fall at the Denver 4/20 Rally at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017, Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAlexus Alcala, 20, of Denver smiles while smoking after the 4/20 countdown in the rain at the Denver 4/20 Rally at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017, Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver Post"Chango" spins balls while waiting for the 420 countdown at the Denver 4/20 Rally at Civic Center Park in April 20, 2017, Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJimmy Smrz sits quietly during a minute of silence at exactly 4:20pm in the sanctuary of the new International Church of Cannabis as he joins other guests for the 4/20 celebration services at the church on April 20, 2017 in Denver. The unique church chose the popular day and event to open their doors to the public. The members of this new church call themselves Elevationists and say that the use of cannabis helps elevate people to a higher form of themselves.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAndrea Camp, left, of Chicago, hugs Kimm Miller, right, from Lakewood, as she smokes from a pipe as the two participate in 4/20 celebration services at the International Church of Cannabis on April 20, 2017 in Denver. The unique church used the popular event to open their doors to the public. The members of this new church call themselves Elevationists and say that the use of cannabis helps elevate people to a higher form of themselves.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHolly Jury, left and her husband Matt enjoy the lounge area at the International Church of Cannabis before joining in 4/20 celebrations services at the church on April 20, 2017 in Denver.The unique church used the popular event to open their doors to the public. The members of this new church call themselves Elevationists and say that the use of cannabis helps elevate people to a higher form of themselves.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCannabis church-goers shake hands to meet one another after 4:20 pm in the sanctuary of the new International Church of Cannabis during 4/20 celebration services at the church on April 20, 2017, in Denver. The unique church chose the popular day and event to open their doors to the public. The members of this new church call themselves Elevationists and say that the use of cannabis helps elevate people to a higher form of themselves.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post4/20 People gather to celebrate during the 4/20 marijuana event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPeople go through security at the 4/20 marijuana event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostNina Thomas, 19, kisses Tasha Taylor, 19, both of Denver, before lighting a joint in the rain at the Denver 4/20 Rally at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017, in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostGlassware smoking products from the Highlander company out of Fort Collins for sale at Denver's 4/20 rally at Civic Center Park April 20, 2017 in Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostA woman dances in the rain after lighting up at the Denver 4/20 Rally at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver on April 20, 2017, in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFestival goer, Denver native Paulette Cordova, fires up a joint at Denver's 420 rally at Civic Center Park April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostAbigail Sweeney, from Colorado Springs, dances with a hula hoop during the 4/20 marijuana holiday at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostTango Crenshaw attends the 4/20 marijuana event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSpencer Ward celebrates during the 4/20 marijuana event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTop-Flight Empire performs despite the rain at the annual Denver 4/20 rally at Civic Center Park in Denver April 20, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostOwner of Rasta Culture Gift Shop Elliott Awatt organizes his table at Denver's 420 rally at Civic Center Park April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPaul, who did on want to give a last name, loads his pipe during the 4/20 marijuana event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostNative Americans dance during the annual Denver 4/20 rally at Civic Center Park in Denver April 20, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFestival goer Sherman Doyle shows of his extensive back tattoo at Denver's 420 rally at Civic Center Park April 20, 2017 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver Post“Carly” the chihuahua sports festive hat and vest at Denver's 420 rally at Civic Center Park April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMarijuana themed clothing is popular during the 4/20 event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostAdam Solto, of La Veta, takes a hit as he relaxes in the sun during the 4/20 event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPineapple Choppo, on vacation form Mississippi, joins others at the 4/20 marijuana event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSamantha Salazar sets up a booth for her company, Lunar Landings, during the 4/20 marijuana event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMichael Oliver, aka Cadillac, attends the 4/20 marijuana event at Civic Center Park on April 20, 2017, in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostRachel Himes, left, gets wanded by a security official at the entrance to Denver's 420 rally at Civic Center Park April 20, 2017 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFestival goers wait in a long line to get into Denver's 420 rally at Civic Center Park April 20, 2017 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver's 420 rally at Civic Center Park April 20, 2017 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFestival goers dance at Civic Center Park during the annual 420 rally April 20, 2017 in Denver.
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Nic Ruhl, 27, of Golden lights up as the haze from the 4:20 p.m. smokeout builds behind him during the Denver 4/20 rally at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver on April 20, 2017.
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The annual 4/20 marijuana rally took place in Civic Center Park Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The new International Church of Cannabis also opened for private 4/20 celebration services.

































