Hemp Parade 2026 – Fair, Healthy, Enjoyable!
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Hemp Parade celebrates its 30th anniversary! Since 1997, Germany’s largest demonstration has brought together people from politics, culture, activism, and business to advocate for the legalization of cannabis – as a raw material, medicine, and recreational drug.
Meeting Point: Alexanderplatz-Spandau Straße – near Neptune Fountain
Date: August 8, 2026
Under the motto “Fair, Healthy, Enjoyable!” the Hemp Parade 2026 will focus on three central aspects of cannabis:
Healthy – Cannabis as Medicine
For many people, cannabis is more than just a plant: It is a medicine. Whether for chronic pain, sleep disorders, or other illnesses – medical cannabis helps patients worldwide improve their quality of life.
At the Hemp Parade, doctors, researchers, and patients will share their experiences. Visitors can learn about the active ingredients THC, CBD, and CBG at the information booths, as well as learn more about current studies and political hurdles regarding access to medical cannabis.
The goal is to promote awareness and increase pressure on politicians to facilitate medical access.
Just – Fair Laws and Social Responsibility
A central core of the Hemp Parade is the demand for justly regulated laws. Despite growing social acceptance, cannabis is still overregulated in Germany – many consumers and small producers are criminalized.
The Hemp Parade makes it clear: legalization must be socially just. This means fair rules for patients, consumers, and producers, the protection of young people, and the promotion of small and sustainable businesses.
The demonstration, speeches, and information booths will provide information about the current state of legislation and showcase international examples of successful cannabis policies.
Enjoy – Responsible Consumption
Cannabis can also be a recreational drug – similar to wine, beer, or coffee – but with special requirements for education and responsibility. The Hemp Parade is committed to ensuring that consumption is decriminalized, safe, and conscious.
At the Hemp Parade, visitors can expect information about quality control, dosage, and consumer competence. At the same time, cultural aspects are celebrated: music, art, literature, and culinary hemp products showcase the versatility of the plant.
The schedule of the Hemp Parade 2026
The day begins at Alexanderplatz with the opening rally from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the central stage. Afterwards, a colorful demonstration march moves through Berlin, accompanied by parade floats promoting raw materials, medicine, and recreational drugs, thousands of participants, and international guests.
The march takes a circular route through the government district, past the Federal Ministry of Health, and ends at Alexanderplatz, where the closing rally takes place at the stage until 10 p.m. The event continues with speeches from activists, politicians, and international guests, as well as a wide range of music and artistic performances.
The 30th Hemp Parade – a milestone for the movement
The Hemp Parade 2026 is (not) a celebration, but a political statement: for full legalization, for social justice, for safe consumption options, and for the worldwide decriminalization of cannabis.
With the motto “Healthy – Fair – Enjoy,” the Hemp Parade sends a strong message: Cannabis is a plant used in many areas of our lives – as medicine, as a raw material, and as a recreational drug – and deserves recognition, education, and fair laws.
Hemp Parade 2026 – Healthy, Fair, Enjoy!
See you on August 8, 2026, on the streets of Berlin!