Are you hoping to throw a 420 party that will leave your neighbors green with envy?
We’ve got you covered with 17 tips to help you organize the dankest 420 party on the block!
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1. Create the Ambiance
Creating an appropriate setting is one of the most important components of ensuring that your guests have a wonderful experience. These days, it’s easier than ever to create a groovy ambiance, even if you’re on a budget.
The first thing you’ll want to consider is lighting. Lava lamps and other soft light sources are ideal for lounging areas. Felty Brightz makes a cordless set of cannabis leaf string lights that add a nice touch to any area of your shindig.
You can set up a blacklight in the hallway near the bathroom. Then, add some fluorescent posters to give your guests something entertaining to look at while waiting for their turn.
Vintage 420 street signs not only help your guests find their way around, but you may want to leave them up all year. You’ll also want to bust out your favorite mandala and tie-dye tapestries for the occasion.
2. Clean and Protect Your Smokeware
A few days before your big 420 fiesta, you’ll want to decide which of your favorite smokeware you’ll want to share with friends. Give everything a thorough cleaning, so you can provide your besties with smooth hits.
With so many people wandering about, parties are notorious for being the death of glassware. Save the special glass bong for the pre and post-party times when you’ll have fewer guests.
3. Look the Part
Halloween isn’t the only time you can have fun playing dress-up. Why not spice up your look with some cannabis-themed clothing and accessories?
You’ll find weed T-shirts in just about any design you can imagine. You probably even have a few in your closet. Why not make your 420 party an excuse to expand your collection?
If you want a more elegant look, consider adding an accessory or two to otherwise sleek party attire. Green sunglasses, cannabis leaf earrings, and 420 socks or stockings add a nice understated touch.
4. Boost the Fun with a DIY Photobooth
Almost everybody loves an opportunity to take awesome shots for Instagram. A DIY photo booth will enhance the fun, and your friends will let everyone know that you threw the best 420 party in town.
You can create a DIY photo booth by suspending an old picture frame or window in front of a cool background like Dazzle Bright’s green fringe curtain.
5. Make Space to Jam
Chances are you or some of your guests will be inspired to jam at your 420 party. Outdoor spaces make perfect areas for drum circles and guitar strumming sing-alongs. Remind your musician friends to bring their instruments when you send out your invitations.
6. Have a Playlist Ready
A pre-made playlist is crucial for a successful 420 party. Send out email invitations and ask your guests to RSVP with their favorite 420 songs and make a playlist.
When you’re ready to wind down the party and thin the crowd, play David Peel’s “I Like Marijuana” song. Trust me. It works every time.
7. Set Up a Dance Floor
A party isn’t a party without a space for dancing. Psychedelic stage lights make the perfect addition to a dance floor. And don’t forget to hang a mirrored disco ball. If you don’t have space to hang a full-sized ball, you can pick up a string of mini LED disco ball ornaments to add some bling.
8. Provide Plenty of Munchies
For many, cannabis gives us a mad case of the munchies. If you don’t have enough snacks on hand, your guests will surely go off searching for greener pastures. In addition to your ample spread, why not invite your friends to bring their favorite treats to the party?
Your munchies stations will dazzle them with the addition of 420-themed centerpieces, plates, cups, and cutlery. To get the full effect, place them on top of a green holographic or tie-dye tablecloth and add a glitter disco table runner.
9. Keep the Edibles Separate
Edibles can quickly get out of hand, and you’ll end up babysitting a room full of zombies instead of having an awesome time with your guests.
Place any edibles you plan to serve in an area that is out of the immediate reach. Clearly mark your edibles so that no one confuses them with undosed treats.
You can dole them out in small portions as the night progresses. You’ll want to encourage your friends to do the same.
10. Set Up a 420 Game Room
Your game room may have a range of activities, from cannabis-themed board games and game consoles to a pool table and traditional games like dominoes, checkers, and chess.
This year, I’m excited to try out my new Grateful Dead playing cards for a 420 poker game!
11. Offer CBD-Infused and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Chances are you’ll have some guests who choose to drink alcohol and others who adhere to a Cali-sober lifestyle. For safety’s sake, you may want to keep the alcoholic beverages on a strictly BYOB basis.
Instead of serving alcohol, provide plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and CBD mocktails to help people balance the high. Don’t forget just plain, clean water so that your guests can stay hydrated and combat cottonmouth.
12. Arrange a Dabbing Station
The flavor chasers in your group will appreciate a dedicated dabbing station. Encourage your herb-loving friends to bring along their favorite dabbing devices and concentrates.
13. Bust Out the Desktop Vaporizer
Desktop vaporizers like the iconic Volcano still offer the healthiest way to inhale cannabis. Your 420 event is the perfect time to bust out your tabletop vaporizer or try out one of the many new desktop vaporizers on the market.
14. Hand Out Pre-Roll Party Favors
Hemp pre-rolls are wonderful as welcome gifts for your guests. They can also be practical to give them as they walk out the door. Concentrate on indica varieties to help your friends get some rest after the party.
15. Don’t Forget a Chill Area
A chill area is a must for any cannabis-oriented event. Sometimes people get uncomfortably high or just need to take a short catnap before continuing with the evening.
Your chill area should feature soft lighting, relaxing music, and plenty of fluffy pillows and blankets. Adult coloring books, CBD gummies, and herbal teas are excellent choices for helping guests take a time out from the action.
16. Collaborative Art Project
Art and cannabis have been besties for a long time. You can make it easy for your guests to express themselves by setting up a large canvas and acrylic paints for some collaborative graffiti art. Alternatively, pass around a sketchbook and some colored pencils or markers for a guest book you’ll cherish for years to come.
17. Help People Get Home
Safety is a big priority for any responsible 420 party host. If you can’t provide a place to crash, you should at least find ways to ensure that your guests get home safely by organizing ride shares, arranging for Uber, or providing a designated driver to take your friends home.
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Written by Cat Winske
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