Prepare yourself for the ‘biggest ever’ St. Stephen’s Day fireworks.
August 20 is one of the most important national holidays in Hungary. This day is a tribute to Hungary’s first king, Stephen.
This year the celebration will be as grand as you can imagine and will include everything from an aerial and water parade to gastronomy, concerts and family programmes.
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- August 20th 08:00 – 9:00, state ceremonies and military parade in front of the Parliament building (Kossuth square)
- August 20th 09:00-09:45, the banks of the Danube (between Margit and Erzsébet Bridge): Aerial and water parade performed by military and civil airplanes.
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- August 20th-22nd, Vörösmarty square: ‘Csárda festival’ You can attend this event between August 20-220, and taste the best quality traditional Hungarian cuisine and enjoy folk music.
- August 20th 10:00 -10:30: celebrating the winners of the Cake of Hungary Competition and the Bread of Hungary Competition and, of course, tasting these delicious creations in front of the Várkert Bazár
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- August 20th-22nd: Fashion&Design festival, Hungarian designer works, fashion fair and exhibition in Bálna Budapest.
- August 20th 11:00 – August 22nd. 22:00, Panorama Classical – music festival for the lovers of classical music in the Garden of Philosophers
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- August 20th 9:00– 21st 16:00, Parliament: The Parliament will be opened for the public on this day so if you haven’t been inside this incredible building yet, here’s your chance. Also, you can see the sacred crown, St. Stephen’s headdress.
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- August 20th 14:00–August 21st 22:30: ‘Road Movie Live’ in the Műegyetem rakpart. At least 10 live concerts and lively atmosphere is waiting for you by the river bank.
- August 20th 17:00-18:00, St Stephen’s Basilica: Holy Mass and Procession of St. Stephen’s Holy Right Hand
- Family programmes: in the courtyards of the Royal Palace on Buda Castle Hill the Festival of Folk Arts
offers a couple of great activities for children. - August 20th 21:00-21:35, along the Danube: The spectacular fireworks will start with drone show, light art and many breathtaking surprises.
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