Memorial Day Cannabis

For an outdoor or group setting, the easiest formats tend to be the ones that need no equipment. Pre-rolls travel without a grinder or papers, and multi-packs work for sharing. Disposable vapes skip the battery and the open flame. Edibles and THC beverages produce no smoke and are simple to portion. Tinctures suit anyone who wants a low, measured dose.

We carry all of these categories: flower, vapes and carts, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, THC beverages, tinctures, topicals, CBD, and accessories. The specific brands and products on the shelf change, so the best way to see what is in stock is the live menu or a quick question at the counter.

Browse and order on the live Dutchie menus:

• Chelsea: dutchie.com/stores/blazinup
• Flatiron: dutchie.com/stores/the-alchemy-flatiron

In New York City, public smoking law treats cannabis the same as tobacco, so cannabis consumption broadly follows the smoking-ban geography. That matters for an outdoor holiday weekend.

Smoking and vaping are not allowed in the places the city's smoking ban already covers. That includes city parks and beaches, boardwalks, playgrounds, pedestrian plazas, near school grounds, on subway platforms and in stations, on buses and at bus stops, at many entertainment and sports venues, on federal property, and inside commercial establishments. If you would not light a cigarette there, do not smoke or vape cannabis there either.

Sidewalks outside those restricted zones are generally where public smoking is allowed, the same as for tobacco. On private property, consumption depends on the owner's permission and, for a rented apartment or rooftop, on your lease and building rules, so it is worth checking those before you light up at home.

Edibles and beverages produce no smoke or vapor, so they sit outside the smoking framework. The simple rule for the weekend: if you are smoking or vaping, treat it like a cigarette; if you are eating or drinking, you have more flexibility, though discretion is still the courteous move in public.

We run holiday weekend promotions, but the specific deals, brands and prices change, so we do not list them here. Current specials show on the live Dutchie menus and at the counter. Any promotion follows New York's Office of Cannabis Management advertising rules, prices include applicable New York taxes at checkout, and a valid government photo ID is required. Adults 21 and over only.

Match the format to the setting. For a rooftop or backyard with friends, shareable formats like pre-roll multi-packs or an edible pack let everyone choose their own. For a beach or park day, edibles and beverages avoid the smoking restrictions that apply in those spaces. For a dinner at someone's place, a THC beverage or a low-dose edible can time nicely with the meal. If you are not sure, tell a budtender the plan and they will suggest options from the current menu.

If you are leaving the state for the long weekend, do not bring New York cannabis across state lines. Federal law prohibits transporting cannabis between states, even between two states where it is legal. Buy at a licensed dispensary in the state you are visiting instead. Within New York, adults 21 and over can carry personal-quantity amounts; New York's daily purchase limit is commonly cited as 3 ounces of flower or 24 grams of concentrate.

A long weekend, a relaxed setting, and sometimes alcohol can lead people to consume more than they planned. The simple advice is to start low and go slow, especially with edibles, since effects build gradually. Drink water, eat real meals, and be careful mixing cannabis with heavy drinking. If someone has too much, the answer is usually to stay calm, hydrate, find a quiet spot, and wait it out. Do not drive.

Is The Alchemy open on Memorial Day?

Yes. Both stores keep their regular hours every day, holidays included: Monday to Wednesday 10am to 10pm, Thursday and Friday 10am to midnight, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 10pm.

Can I smoke cannabis on a NYC beach or in a park?

No. City parks and beaches fall under the smoking ban, which covers cannabis the same as tobacco. Edibles and beverages are not part of the smoking framework, though discretion is still wise in public.

What products work well for outdoor settings?

Formats that need no equipment tend to be easiest: pre-rolls, disposable vapes, edibles, and THC beverages. Ask staff or check the live menu for what is in stock.

Are there Memorial Day specials?

Yes, shown on the live Dutchie menus and in store. We do not list prices here because the menu changes.

Can I travel out of state with cannabis?

No. Federal law prohibits crossing state lines with cannabis even between two legal states. Buy at a licensed dispensary in the state you are visiting.

Can I take cannabis upstate or out to Long Island?

Within New York State, adults 21 and over can carry personal amounts. New York's daily limit is commonly cited as 3 ounces of flower or 24 grams of concentrate.

What do I need to bring?

A valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or over. New York-licensed dispensaries are 21+ only.