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Originally published Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 2:32 PM

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Thousands pack park for Seattle Hempfest

Thousands of people streamed to the second day of Seattle Hempfest on Saturday.

The Associated Press

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SEATTLE —

Thousands of people streamed to the second day of Seattle Hempfest on Saturday.

People of all ages wandered along the waterfront park, stopping at booths to buy caramel popcorn, inspect glass bongs and pick up information on marijuana dispensaries.

The three-day event is billed as the nation's largest marijuana rally to end cannabis prohibition. It draws tens of thousands of visitors each day for music, speakers and food.

This year's event comes as Washington, Oregon and Colorado have measures on the November ballot to legalize marijuana. Washington's measure, Initiative 502, would allow sales of up to an ounce of dried marijuana at state-licensed stores.

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