RICHMOND, Va. -- Wednesday marked the first time that Virginians could legally celebrate 4/20, an unofficial cannabis holiday, following the legalization of marijuana last summer.
The Commonwealth became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana on July 1, 2021.
The holiday 4/20 has been tied to smoking marijuana for decades, and grow shops in Richmond found ways to celebrate.
Happy Trees, a Richmond store, held a festival. They held grow classes, live music, vendors and more.
"It's truly hassle-free smoking. I'm going to be smoking until tomorrow, so hopefully, everyone else has a happy 4/20," one festival attendant said.
As of right now, Virginians can only gift or grow marijuana. Click here for a breakdown of what is still illegal when it comes to marijuana in Virginia.
Recreational marijuana cannot be sold in Virginia until 2024.
