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Parks & Rec Hands Out 4/20 Rally Permit

DENVER (CBS4)- The 4/20 Rally permit for Civic Center Park was handed out to a new organization on Tuesday morning after the most recent event organizers left the park a mess.

Despite waiting in line overnight, the marijuana business Euflora did not obtain the permit to stage an event April 20 at Civic Center Park.

4/20 Rally in Civic Center Park
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Another applicant, Michael Ortiz, made it to the office first on Tuesday morning.

Denver pulled the permit from the previous 4/20 rally organizer after the park was trashed, literally.

4/20 Rally in Civic Center Park
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That organizer, Miguel Lopez, was barred from renewing his 4/20 Rally permit. He has promised to appeal that decision.

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