Cheech and Chong Delight Fans at Rouses in New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana – Comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong brought smiles to hundreds of fans during their recent visit to the city. The pair made a stop at Rouses Market on Carrolton Avenue on Wednesday to promote their new product, Cheech & Chong’s High & Dry THC seltzer.

Their visit kicked off the day before, when they were seen cruising through the French Quarter. They made a memorable stop at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, where they enjoyed a cup of the bar’s famous ‘purple drank’ and took photos with owner Joe Licciardi.

On Tuesday, the duo participated in a private event with James Clesi, owner of Clesi’s Seafood, where they learned how to peel and eat crawfish. ‘It’s spicy!’ Chong exclaimed as he fanned his mouth, a moment captured in a video shared by Clesi.

By Wednesday afternoon, excitement filled the air at Rouses as fans of all ages lined up to meet the two legends. Many wore vibrant attire, including tie-dye Buc-ees t-shirts and lavender suits, eager to purchase a pack of THC seltzers and cherish an autographed poster. Staff reported that some fans even camped out overnight to secure their place in line ahead of the 2:30 p.m. appearance.

‘You used to have to hide your stash. Now, you can grab some groceries and pick up a 4-pack of THC seltzers — legally,’ Chong said. Marin added, ‘For decades, the idea of cannabis products on grocery store shelves was unthinkable.’

With flavors like Magic Mule and Wondermelon, Cheech & Chong’s High & Dry seltzers mark the duo’s latest venture in the expanding world of legal cannabis, a shift from their long-standing association with cannabis culture reflected in their comedy and films. The seltzers are now available at Rouses.