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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 16:20 local time (4:20 PM) we will come together in peace, not as a protest against anyone, but as a worldwide celebration of hope and real solutions.

Don’t gather in large crowds. Just step outside onto your own street, balcony, garden, or a nearby public space. Be quiet, calm, and friendly.

Because the world has seen enough division, this year we choose beauty and positivity instead. Everyone takes one single flower and simply holds it in their hand while standing outside.

If you are over 21 and it is legally permitted where you live, you may responsibly smoke one joint (or equivalent) during those moments, not to rebel, but to quietly show that responsible adult cannabis use has many proven benefits: relief for pain, anxiety, PTSD, medical conditions, creativity, and more. We do not glorify misuse; we simply acknowledge the science and the advantages that are too often ignored or demonized.

CBD (Cannabidiol) has been recognized by the European Court of Justice as a non-psychoactive substance, another reminder that not everything connected to the cannabis plant deserves blanket restriction.

We highlight the potential of cannabis and hemp: regulated legalization in every country could bring medical access, economic opportunities, sustainable farming, and environmental benefits (hemp as a fast-growing crop that supports soil health and can contribute to a greener planet). We envision open, fertile lands being used wisely, including for cannabis where it makes ecological and practical sense, to help restore balance.

This is not about demanding anything from specific people or institutions. It is about ordinary citizens worldwide showing, through a simple and peaceful act, that we want a healthier, freer, and more sustainable future for ourselves and our children.

The emphasis is entirely on peace, tolerance, love, and personal responsibility.

Prepare yourself: start growing flowers (and if you have space and permission, some cannabis or hemp) on your balcony, in your garden, or even indoors. Love each other. Spread kindness instead of suffering.

No media games, no confrontation, just flowers and quiet presence. If you feel the weight of economic or personal struggles (“empty wallet”), let that be your private motivation.

Publicly, we only show the flower.

Spread this message to everyone you love, and even to those you disagree with. Let’s build something better together.

Gloomy, Belgium – Updated for 2026

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How to join (simple & decentralized):

• On Sunday 19 April 2026, at exactly 16:20 your local time, step outside with one flower.
• Stand peacefully for at least 20 minutes (until 16:40).
• Smile, be respectful to neighbors and any passers-by.
• Optional (only where fully legal and you are over 21): responsibly enjoy one joint while holding your flower.
• Take a nice photo or short video of yourself/your small group with the flower and share it with the hashtags: #EmptyWalletParade2026#FlowersForFreedom#StandWithAFlower#420Benefits

See you outside with a flower on 19 April 2026 at 16:20 local time. 🌸