NYC CANNABIS PARADE · MAY 2 · 2026
WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK · HIGH NOON
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Saturday, May 2, 2026  ·  Washington Square Park, NYC — Under the Arch  ·  High Noon
54th Annual NYC Cannabis Parade & Million Mushroom March
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Million Mushroom March
Cannabis Parade & Million Mushroom March
54th Annual NYC Cannabis Parade & Million Mushroom March — May 2, 2026 — Washington Square Park
Art by Aron Kay

Event Schedule

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · New York City
11:30 AM
Gathering & Assembly
Washington Square Park — Under the Arch
Gather with fellow marchers. Speakers, community, and 54 years of history.
High Noon
The March Begins
Washington Square Park → Union Square Park
We march north together — from Washington Square to Union Square, 14th St & Broadway.
2 – 6 PM
Rally & Concert
Union Square South Plaza — 14th St & Broadway
Live music, speakers, elected officials, and activists. Free and open to all.
54th Annual NYC Cannabis Parade Concert — Union Square Park May 2 2026 — Rebelmatic, Ricanstruction, Butterbrain, Mark Dillon & The Roots Revival

Live Music at Union Square

Saturday May 2 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Union Square South Plaza · 14th St & Broadway
Performing Live
  • Rebelmatic
  • Ricanstruction
  • Butterbrain
  • Mark Dillon & The Roots Revival

Plus kick-ass speakers and community voices. Free and open to the public — bring your crew.

From Handcuffs to Heritage:
The 54th Annual NYC Cannabis Parade & Million Mushroom March

The 54th Annual NYC Cannabis Parade & Rally is more than a tradition — it's a living history of New York resilience. We remember the activists who risked everything when a joint meant a jail cell, and we acknowledge the tribulations of a movement that fought through decades of the Rockefeller Drug Laws to reach the light of legalization.

But our roots are spreading. This year, we are proud to host the Million Mushroom March, marking a new frontier in our struggle for the right to heal. As we march for the full realization of cannabis equity, we also march for the de-stigmatization and decriminalization of fungi and plant medicines that offer hope to so many.

From the Yippies' first smoke-in to the global psychedelic renaissance, we stand at the intersection of heritage and healing. We march for the pioneers who paved the way, the prisoners of the drug war still seeking justice, and the future of a New York that embraces the full power of the natural world.

Join the Legacy. Expand the Vision. May 2, 2026.

Free Dana Beal

Co-Founder of this March · IDOC #164571

Dana Beal is a 79-year-old Yippie activist and co-founder of the NYC Cannabis Parade — the very march you're attending today. He is the originator of the Million Mushroom March and a pioneer in ibogaine harm reduction research through Cures Not Wars. He is currently incarcerated at the Mountain View Transformation Center in Boise, Idaho.

Although sentenced to 4.5 months, parole requirements may keep Dana behind bars until December 2026 — a potentially life-threatening extension for a 79-year-old who has survived a heart attack and stroke and urgently needs specialized medical care in New York.

URGENT

Dana is eligible for parole on June 30, 2026. Without a Medical Waiver or Interstate Compact transfer, programming requirements may delay his release by six months. Six months could be his life. Please write to the Idaho Parole Board and Governor Brad Little. Use the template letters below — subject lines matter.

Take Action for Dana

Send these letters · Use the subject lines provided · Make your voice heard
To: Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole
✉ meldredg@idoc.idaho.gov
Subject: Medical Waiver Request / Parole Plan for Resident Irvin Dana Beal #164571
To Marilyn Eldredge, I am writing to provide critical information regarding the parole planning for Irvin Dana Beal (IDOC #164571), currently at the Mountain View Transformation Center. While we understand his parole eligibility date is June 30, 2026, there is deep concern regarding a potential delay until December due to in-prison programming requirements. At 79 years of age, Mr. Beal has a documented history of severe cardiovascular disease, including a prior heart attack and stroke. It is our humanitarian assessment that his health constitutes an "extraordinary circumstance" under Idaho administrative guidelines. We respectfully request that the Commission consider a Medical Waiver or Commutation of Programming for any in-prison requirements for the following reasons: • Medical Risk: Extended incarceration through the winter months poses a significant risk to a 79-year-old with his medical profile. • Superior Outpatient Care: A comprehensive medical and rehabilitative plan is already established for him in New York. Releasing him in June allows him to transition immediately to specialized geriatric and cardiac care more appropriate for his age than a standard correctional facility program. • Fiscal Responsibility: Transferring Mr. Beal to New York parole supervision in June relieves Idaho of the high costs associated with the long-term medical monitoring of an elderly, non-violent resident. We ask that the Commission prioritize his Interstate Compact transfer for a June 30th release so he can serve his parole safely under the supervision of the New York Division of Parole. Sincerely, [Your Name / Organization]
To: Governor Brad Little, State of Idaho
✉ Governor's Office Contact Form →
Subject: Petition for Medical Clemency: Irvin Dana Beal #164571
Dear Governor Little, I am writing to formally request your consideration for a Medical Clemency or Commutation of Sentence for Irvin Dana Beal (IDOC #164571), who is currently serving a term at the Mountain View Transformation Center in Boise. Mr. Beal is 79 years old and suffers from significant health complications, including a history of stroke and heart disease. While he is scheduled for parole eligibility in June, administrative and programming delays may extend his incarceration until December 2026. Given his age and physical frailty, we believe that an additional six months of incarceration serves no public safety interest and poses a grave risk to his life. We request that you exercise your executive authority to commute his remaining custodial time to "time served," effective June 30, 2026, contingent upon his immediate transfer to New York state for parole supervision. Key considerations: • Non-Violent Status: Mr. Beal's charges involve non-violent possession, and he has a stable residence and support network waiting for him in New York. • Resource Management: Redirecting state resources away from the medical care of elderly, out-of-state residents allows Idaho to focus its correctional budget on local public safety priorities. • Compassionate Release: At nearly 80 years old, Mr. Beal's health has declined to a point where continued incarceration is an undue hardship. We appreciate your dedication to the justice system in Idaho and ask for your compassionate intervention in this time-sensitive medical matter. Respectfully, [Your Name / Organization]

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