FlickR Album: Marijuana 2009-05-02

The Calgary 420 Cannabis Community held it’s Fifth Annual Worldwide Marijuana March in downtown Calgary on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Protesters called for full legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Police photographer monitors pot protest

by Robert Thivierge
Police photographer monitors pot protest
The Calgary Police had a substantial presence. They mainly watched and took lots of pictures. There were a few arrests, but not many, and relations between police and demonstrators remained civil throughout.

Heather Anderson speaks for animals

by Robert Thivierge
Heather Anderson speaks for animals
While the primary focus was obviously on marijuana, Heather Anderson was allowed to speak to the crowd about cruelty to animals, and her group "DAISY", which stands for "Deligates for Inhuman Animal Suffering Y?". This is outside of Calgary City Hall.

Heather Anderson with Keith Fagin

by Robert Thivierge
Heather Anderson with Keith Fagin
While the primary focus was obviously on marijuana, Heather Anderson (left) was introduced to the crowd by Keith Fagin, Calgary 420 leader, to speak about cruelty to animals, and her group "DAISY", which stands for "Deligates for Inhuman Animal Suffering Y?". This is outside of Calgary City Hall.