Video produced by Anna Haynes.
The world’s “largest 4/20 event” drew thousands who gathered to celebrate cannabis this Saturday.
![Mile High Festival in front of the Denver City and Council Building.](https://cuindependent.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_3845-580x387.jpg)
The Mile High 420 Festival in front of the Denver City and County Building. April 20, 2019. (Anna Haynes/CU Independent)
Colorado has allowed legal sales of recreational marijuana for five years now.
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A lineup of glass pipes for sale. April 20, 2019. (Anna Haynes/CU Independent)
The dispensary chain Euflora organized this year’s event.
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A group promoting books on yoga and meditation through music. April 20, 2019. (Anna Haynes/CU Independent)
Despite the celebration, organizers urged attendees to leave their weed at home as public consumption is still illegal in Colorado.
![Two Mile High Festival 2019 attendees lounging in inflatable lounge chairs.](https://cuindependent.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_3838-580x387.jpg)
Two Mile High 420 Festival attendees relax in inflatable lounge chairs. April 20, 2019. (Anna Haynes/CU Independent)
Many instead lounged, enjoyed a drink and listened to live musical performances.
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An attendee poses while maintaining her anonymity behind various facial accessories. April 20, 2019. (Anna Haynes/CU Independent)
4/20 has long stood as a day of advocacy for legalized cannabis.
![A collection of elaborately designed cannabis paraphernalia.](https://cuindependent.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_3816-580x387.jpg)
A collection of elaborately designed cannabis paraphernalia. April 20, 2019. (Anna Haynes/CU Independent)
Since the drug’s legalization in Colorado, the event has evolved from its political roots.
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Mile High 420 Festival attendee with a balloon hat. April 20, 2019. (Anna Haynes/CU Independent)
As residents disperse at the end of the day, they look forward to next year’s celebration and hope for the trend of cannabis acceptance to continue.
![Civic Center statue of a Native American man on a horse amidst Mile High Festival 2019.](https://cuindependent.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_3830-580x387.jpg)
Civic Center statue of a Native American man on a horse amidst the 2019 Mile High 420 Festival. April 20, 2019. (Anna Haynes/CU Independent)
Contact Breaking News Editor Anna Haynes at anna.haynes@colorado.edu.