The 28th annual Boston Freedom Rally will take place this weekend at the Boston Common, drawing thousands of revelers for three days of music, local vendors, good vibes and of course, marijuana.
Sometimes referred to as “Hempfest,” organizers say it’s the largest annual gathering of pro-pot supporters on the East Coast, and the second largest festival of its kind in the world. Hundreds of speakers are expected, as well as special guests, panels and giveaways.
The festival will kick off at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15., and will run until 8 p.m. that night. The celebration continues on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Boston Freedom Rally music lineup is as follows:
Friday: Roots of Creation, The House on Cliff, Stone Giant, The Rupert Selection, DJ Lotusound, See This World, Genie Santiago, Darius Heywood, Anturazh, Briggs Rosewood, DJ Kid Hype
Saturday: Marlon Asher, Mighty Mystic, Mendo Dope, Joe Sambo, Pony Boy, Myster DL & Son B, Headdshotts, Real One, Viva La Hop & Busy Bee, Morah, Blayk, Taren Tate, Resonate, Over the Bridge, Phokus, Rabbit Hole, Peter Piffen, Johnny Haze, Hunter
Sunday: Baby Bash / Paul Wall, The Elovaters, DJ Slim, Crooked Coast, Torn Shorts, Prospect Hill, Stiz Grimey, DJ Lotusound, One Short Breath, Hemp Fashion Show, Busy Bee, Natalie Joly, Van Martin, Yookaroo, Roberto Gell, The Red Barron, Sour
The rally is organized by the Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition (MassCANN), the state affiliate of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) also known as MassCann/NORML.
