By Carson Grant.

The term “420” originated in the early 1970s with a group of high schoolers in San Rafael, California, known as “The Waldos”. They used “420” as code to meet at 4:20 p.m. after school and search for a hidden cannabis grow. While they never found it, the term caught on, spreading through the Grateful Dead scene and eventually becoming a global symbol for cannabis culture.

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How 420 Is Celebrated

Each year on April 20 (4/20), the world comes together to celebrate cannabis through:
    •    Festivals, concerts, and community gatherings
    •    Special drops and deals at dispensaries
    •    Educational and advocacy events
    •    Infused dining experiences and creative pop-ups
    •    Recognition of legalization, equity, and progress

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Celebrate 420 with NY Elite Cannabis: A Luxury Queens Experience

Based in Bayside, Queens, NY Elite Cannabis is where luxury meets legacy. As a CAURD-licensed, injustice-impacted dispensary, we offer an elevated retail experience rooted in quality, equity, and authenticity.

Here’s how we do 420 the Elite way:
    •    Limited-Edition Drops
Premium flower, live resin vapes, infused pre-rolls, and collabs—available only on 4/20.
    •    Luxury Lounge Vibes
Enjoy curated music, tastings, terpene talks, and Queens hospitality like no other.
    •    Exclusive 420 Gift Boxes
Packed with elite products, luxury accessories, and one-of-a-kind merch.
    •    Community + Culture
Celebrate with live DJs, art, streetwear collabs, and giveaways—designed for the culture, by the culture.
    •    Equity in Action
A portion of every sale goes back to the Bayside community, in line with the MRTA law, supporting cannabis education and opportunity.

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Stay Connected:
    •    Website: nyelitecannabis.com
    •    Instagram: @nyelitecannabis
    •    Visit Us: NY Elite Cannabis on Google Maps