MUCH OF HAMMOND REMAINS CLOSED AFTER 4/20
HAMMOND, Louisiana — Drifting smoke and ash from a “420” marijuana festival in Cate Square Tuesday forced the closure of local roads, canceled flights at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport, and left thousands of festival-goers unable to move.
The pall of smoke drifted eastward from historic downtown Hammond as attendees puffed themselves silly during Tuesday’s celebrations.
The red-eyed revelers filled the park, and organizers were pleased to announce that only a very few absentees failed to show due to work commitments.
As of Thursday afternoon, many local businesses remained closed as festival-goers began to regain sobriety for the first time since early Tuesday.
“Airport flight system engineers and maintenance crews are working around the clock to test the effects of marijuana on their systems,” said Mayor Foster, “and they will soon be able to determine its effects on various aircraft, too.”
Some federal officials who attended the event will be making flights today without the benefit of an aircraft to test smoke levels.
Meanwhile, a city spokesman warned of long lines and extensive delays at downtown’s Tasty Pasty and Hammond’s three Taco Bell franchises.
