Taiwan: Marijuana legalization rally to take place at Zhongzheng District, Taipei, from 13:00 April 17

Event

Activists plan to rally in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, the afternoon of April 17 in support of marijuana legalization. Participants are scheduled to gather at Section 1, Jinan Road, at 13:00 and will march on nearby roads, including Zhenjiang Street and Linsen South, Qingdao East, and Zhongshan South roads from 16:20. Officials expect the parade to end at 20:30. Dozens to hundreds of people may participate in the rally.

Police will close the west lane of Section 1, Jinan Road, from 08:30 April 17 for the event. The march is likely to cause localized transport disruptions. Increased traffic congestion is possible on alternative routes. Security personnel will likely monitor the rally and may break it up if it is especially disruptive.

Advice

Avoid the rally site and plan for possible localized transport disruptions. Allow additional travel time in the area. Heed all traffic and security advisories.