Pubdate: Sat, 23 Apr 2016
Source: Northern Star (Australia)
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NIMBIN'S 24TH MARDIGRASS SET TO BE HOTTEST TICKET IN REGION

NIMBIN'S 24th annual Mardigrass looks set to be epic, with 50% more 
tickets sold online than this time last year.

Hemp Embassy president Michael Balderstone said the Mardigrass 
cannabis law reform protest and gathering had something to celebrate 
this year, with the legalisation of medicinal cannabis.

"We're looking for some seriously good vibes at this protestival with 
a good harvest behind us and finally, after about 80 years, our 
elected rulers admitting our favourite herb is good medicine," he said.

"Fact is if you support prohibition of cannabis you support millions 
of people being denied access to a simple remedy that ends so much 
pain and suffering.

"Cannabis is amazing for children also as they are so sensitive to 
herbs. Not just epilepsy but all sorts of autism, brain tumours, 
defects and disabilities."

Keeping with tradition, Mr Balderstone said Mardigrass would still 
try to influence reform around cannabis laws, despite the 
legalisation of medicinal cannabis.

Festival goers are being warned to expect police to be roadside drug 
testing at Mardigrass.

Mardigrass runs from Friday, April 29 until Sunday, May 1.

For more information visit nimbinmardigrass.com.
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