Global Marijuana March

Information for the 2009 Raleigh GMM

Raleigh GMM MySpace page

The Global Marijuana March (GMM) (formerly known as the Million Marijuana March,) is the name given to the many annual international pro-cannabis rallies and marches that take place on or around each first Saturday of May. Started by Cures-Not-Wars founder Dana Beal, what once started as a tradition in New York City has grown to over 200 participating cities world-wide. Every year, the North Carolina Cannabis Association organizes a rally and free concert for the Global Marijuana March in downtown Raleigh on or near the grounds of the North Carolina State Capitol Building. The rally is a fun and peaceful gathering through which pro-cannabis supporters from all backgrounds and political viewpoints can put aside their differences and come together to voice their message. Much help is needed from volunteers and donors to ensure that the Raleigh Global Marijuana March continues to grow.

Here's what you can do to get started:

First, choose an area where you can help:

• Spreading the word
• Helping with the music & entertainment
• Painting the NCSU & Duke free expression tunnel
• Setting up and cleaning up
• Increasing media publicity & coverage

Since advertising is often very costly, the North Carolina Cannabis Association asks that volunteers spread awareness of the annual Raleigh Global Marijuana March through word of mouth, flyer hand-outs, and other low cost means. Volunteers may print out flyers and stickers for distribution to family, friends, and strangers alike. For more information, volunteers should read about the Pedestrian Flyering Campaign

If you are able to help with the music or entertainment in any way, please contact Jeff at jeff@cannabisnc.org. This includes: being in a band, knowing a band, having equipment, having experience with audio systems, etc.

Every year prior to the Global Marijuana March, volunteers are needed to help paint the NCSU free expression tunnel and the Duke free expression tunnel. Many college students are pro-cannabis, activists, or both; a great way to reach these individuals is by painting the tunnels with information about the upcoming Global Marijuana March along with cannabis-friendly art. If you want to help, contact the NCCA at ncca@cannabisnc.org.

It may not be the most fun work, but volunteer assitance setting up and cleaning up is always needed. If you think you are up to the challenge, contact the NCCA to arrange a plan of action.

If you have any special media connections, please contact the NCCA to discuss. (newspapers, newsletters, journals, magazines, radio, television, Internet, etc.)

If you'd like to help,

Submit a volunteer form!