There were no arrests and relations with police were excellent. The legally organised event was part of a worldwide cannabis action supporting the end to international cannabis prohibition in over 80 cities.

An organiser said "The fact that this cannabis march & festival can take place in Britain today, with the full cooperation of the authorities says something very positive about our society, which despite all it's failings, has undeniably become more progressive over the last twenty years. We hope this event in London and worldwide on the first Saturday of May each year will contribute to helping people all over the world see that the many uses of cannabis are an asset to humanity, and should not be banned as they are now."

Cannabis does not turn you green.

The event on May 1st 1999, had no commercial financial backing and was the result of the efforts of hundreds of people all over the country. Next Worldwide action: Sat 5th May 2001. If you want to help make Sat 5th May 2001 even better local organisers london event stewards performers please email may2001@schmoo.co.uk "It is our moral and civic duty to oppose an unjust Law" - Martin Luther King . cannabis declaration - medical cannabis users guide - cannabis connections - cannabis network • famous cannabis users list • new deal for cannabis • ccnews • cannabis alliance - global connections • home affairs committee report • posters & banners • press/research info • press releases cannabis march & festival/coalition archives/ (1998 - 2005): Establishment of coalition Sep 1998 - Clapham Common 1999 - Brockwell Park 2000 - Brockwell Park 2001 - Brockwell Park 2002 - Trafalgar Square 2002 - Brockwell Park 2003 - Brockwell Park 2004. Press releases. reports, photographs. flyers. posters. stickers. "Britain should be less a nation of shoppers and become more a nation of gardeners." Mary Jane, coalition supporter. made in schmoo