Group Conclusion

After observing the event first-hand, while the turn out was huge (estimated to be between 8 and 10 thousand people), the overall hype seemed a bit overrated for the amount of time actually spent on the Quad. The large crowd only lasted for about 30 minutes, dying down minutes after everyone's cell phones struck 4:20pm.  The crowd consisted of CU students, faculty, community members, out-of-state visitors, our good friends from CSU (apparently all rivalries subside on this holiday), local high schoolers, and as you can see from our pictures, even the occasional snake.
The Administration's efforts to keep the group contained and safe succeeded. Cops surrounded the field, but tickets were not administered from what we observed, once the festivities began after about 3pm.
In our interviews, people seemed more concerned about the change in bus routes for the day than the idea of 10,000 people smoking marijuana on campus. While the reputation of the University is up for debate, no one we talked to believes this day devalues their degree.
It should be noted, that 4/20 is the only event that the school really gets together on as whole (both supporters and protesters, religious groups praying over the field the night before, green clubs cleaning up after the event, etc.) and despite the Administrations efforts to downplay the day, it has continually grown over the years.
While the actual event was short-lived, our sources say it lived up to expectations...so, Congratulations and hats off CU, to yet another successful 4/20!