MPP's 15th Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C.

Almost 300 guests attended MPP's 15th Anniversary Gala on January 13, 2010, held in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill. Hosted by Maryland legislator Don Murphy, with remarks by former Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico and Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee, the event honored marijuana advocates from across the country, including comedy duo Cheech and Chong. See photos.

Almost 700 supporters and celebrities came to MPP's 2009 party at the Playboy Mansion.  The party was hosted by actress Fairuza Balk and headlined by the alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols, and featured live fire performances, a special surprise performance by Kyle Gass of Tenacious D, and DJ action from HunnyPot with a special guest set by David J. of Bauhaus and Love & Rockets.  You can see photos here.

Over 600 supporters came to our annual party at the Playboy Mansion on June 12, 2008 along with musical guest Perry Farrell from Jane's Addiction and host Adrianne Curry, reality TV superstar and fashion model.  See photos.

Pictured:  Margaret Cho with Playboy Bunnies Deanna Brooks and Ida Ljungqvist

Approximately 250 people came to MPP's event at the Highline Ballroom in New York on May 14th 1008 to see Nicole Atkins & The Sea perform and to hear speeches from VIP's such as Montell Williams and Kurt Loder.  You can see photos here.

Pictured:  Nicole Atkins & The Sea performing at the Highline Ballroom

On August 10, 2007, legendary singer Willie Nelson performed at a benefit concert to support marijuana policy reform. The sold-out concert also featured Ray Benson (lead singer of the grammy-winning band Asleep at the Wheel), Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, former NFL star Mark Stepnoski, and country singers Carolyn Wonderland and Paula Nelson. See photos here.

Pictured:  Wille Nelson performing at Austin Freedom Fest

2nd Annual Party at the Playboy Mansion was a Huge Success!

More than 500 MPP supporters attended MPP's second party at the Playboy Mansion on May 14, 2007, raising more than $150,000 for MPP's work to reform marijuana laws.  Entertainment world VIPs in attendance included TV and radio personality Adam Carolla, musicians Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland from The Crystal Method, and musical guests Blues Traveler, among many others.  You can view pictures of the party here.

Pictured: Comedian Joe Rogan hosted MPP's second party at the Playboy Mansion.

Nearly 300 MPP supporters attended MPP's awards gala in New York City on June 12, 2006. The event was featured in the New York Post, New York Daily News, and many other media outlets. See photos here.

Pictured: U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) received MPP's Legislative Leadership Award.

Playboy Mansion Event is MPP's Biggest Fundraiser To Date

In March 2006, more than 700 MPP supporters attended MPP's party at the Playboy Mansion, raising more than $170,000 for MPP's work to reform marijuana laws. For party details and photos, click here.

Pictured: Hugh Hefner after receiving Pioneer Award from MPP's Rob Kampia.

MPP marked its 10th anniversary with galas in both Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles in May 2005. Members of Congress and Hollywood celebrities joined MPP in celebrating a decade of building success in the marijuana reform movement. Click here and here for more.

Pictured: TV host Montel Williams, honorary chair of the L.A. event.