Everyone’s favorite palindromic stoner event — 4/20/2024 is just around the corner. The whole team at Cannabis Bar Services loves this holiday, so we put together a list of ten of our favorite ways to celebrate.
How Do You Throw a 4 20 Party?
Strictly speaking, all you need to celebrate 4/20 is a healthy appreciation for cannabis. If you want to host an event, though, you’ll need a little more than that.
Start with the basics: check your state’s cannabis laws about where and how you can consume. Make sure you have enough cannabis to get the party started — and don’t forget rolling papers, bongs, or vape chargers to make sure you can put all that cannabis to good use. You can always hire a cannabis bar to take care of that part for you, too. After that, all you need is some good friends to celebrate with.
10 High-deas for a Lit 4/20 Party
Whether you’re having a couple of friends over for a 4:20 4/20 smoke sesh or inviting everyone you know to an all-day weed-smoking bonanza, there are a ton of ways you can get into the 420 spirit and throw a great party.
1. Make Special Occasion Marijuana Edibles
If you’re trying to celebrate 4/20 all day, edibles are the way to go. These days, you can find cannabis cookbooks to suit every palette, so don’t be afraid to get creative in the kitchen and impress your friends.
2. Curate a 420 Music Playlist
The music can set the party’s mood, so ensure you have a weed-themed playlist queued up and ready to go. Go with the classics, including thematic anthems like Afroman’s “Because I Got High,” jam band favorites, and dreamy psychedelic picks. Alternatively, just fill the playlist with your and your guests’ favorites for a lifted listening experience.
3. Go all in on 420 Decorations
Music isn’t the only way you can set the mood at your 420 celebration — make sure to deck out the venue with weed-themed decorations. All-green everything is a classic, or you can go for a psychedelic vibe and set up a lava lamp or two.
4. Plan a Piece Cleaning Party
Be honest: when was the last time you cleaned your bong? If you’re having a bunch of friends over to celebrate 4/20, you’ll probably need a few pieces to smoke out of anyway.
Invite everyone to bring their glass pieces and have a group cleaning session. Buy a couple of bottles of rubbing alcohol and a box of kosher salt, and get that glass sparkling clean before the festivities even start.
Pro tip: if you have leftover balloons from decorating, you can try stretching them over the mouth and stem of your bong to make (carefully) shaking it clean a breeze.
5. Hire Cannabis Bar Services to Keep Everyone Lifted
If you’re throwing a party full of stoners, you’re going to need a lot of weed and many different ways to consume it. A mobile budtender can take care of it all for you. Cannabis Bar Services offers a mobile cannabis bar that can meet you and help make your job as a 4/20 host easier and ensure your party is one to remember.
6. Have a Stoner Movie Marathon
Nothing says “getting stoned with friends” like a cheesy stoner movie. You can even devise a smoking game to play while watching one of the classics. If stoner comedies aren’t your vibe or you’ve already seen them all too many times, you can always choose another classic option by putting on a visually stunning nature documentary.
7. Take a Cannabis Tour to See the Sights
Who says you have to stay put to celebrate 4/20? There are a ton of weed-themed tours you can take, whether you’re in California or New York. We love the San Francisco walking tours offered by Emerald Farm Tours — they’ll even show you some of the best places in the city to satisfy the munchies. Be sure to plan safe transportation there and back and book early, too, since tours on 4/20 fill up fast.
8. Judge a Weed-Inspired Costume Contest
If you want to go all-in on the theme, set a dress code for your 420 party. Challenge your guests to come dressed as a famous pot-smoking celebrity, embrace the 1970s theme and tell everyone to wear as much tie dye as possible, or request that your guests get as creative with their outfits as Miss Universe Canada dressed as a pot leaf. Either way, you’ll have a blast critiquing everyone’s costumes, and it will make for some memorable photos.
9. Host the 2024 Weed Olympics
All good parties need a couple of fun activities, and 4/20 parties are no exception. It’s the most significant cannabis holiday of the year, so why not make it an even more exciting event and host a series of weed-themed competitions? See who can roll a joint the fastest or create the best bong out of household items, and don’t forget to hold a closing ceremony to hand out medals.
10. Swap Stoner Gifts on April 20
4/20 is also an excellent opportunity to show some appreciation for the other cannabis lovers in your life. If you’re hosting a small 4/20 get-together, consider giving out cannabis-themed gifts to your favorite stoners or hosting a cannabis-themed white elephant gift exchange where everyone goes home with favorite strains or a brand-new piece.
Cannabis Bar Services Wishes You a Happy 4/20/24
However you decide to celebrate this year, the team at Cannabis Bar Services wants to wish you a happy 4/20. If you’re considering throwing a party to celebrate the holiday, contact Cannabis Bar Services to make a reservation soon since the days around 4/20 always fill up fast. We look forward to helping you throw your best 420 party yet.
