In brief
On Saturday, Budapest came alive as between 100,000 and 200,000 revelers flooded the streets, demonstrating against Prime Minister Viktor Orban's controversial ban on Pride. The march, which expanded beyond its usual participants, became a powerful statement for human rights. Led by Mayor Gergely Karacsony, attendees wore shirts displaying a glammed-up Orban, sending a loud and proud message that they won't be silenced. With a restrained police presence, the festival-like atmosphere prevailed, affirming that Budapest's spirit of celebration will not be damped by governmental restrictions.
Budapest Pride lived up to its reputation as a celebration of liberation, with vibrant crowds embodying solidarity and resistance.
