Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Budapest Mayor Will Organize Pride March, Challenging Orban
The mayor of Budapest, Hungary, is going to hold the city's Pride march so that the government can't stop it.
The government, led by Prime Minister Orban, passed a law that could ban LGBTQ marches, saying it's to protect kids.
But the mayor says the march is about freedom and doesn't need a special permit.
Orban's government has made other laws that many see as against LGBTQ people.
The mayor wants everyone in the city to feel free and equal, and that's why the Pride march will still happen.
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony announced the city will organize the Budapest Pride march as a municipal event.
The move is designed to circumvent a law passed by Hungary's parliament that could ban LGBTQ marches.
The legislation, passed in March, cites the protection of children as the reason for potentially banning such events.
The mayor stated the march will celebrate freedom, thus not requiring permits.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government has a history of enacting legislation viewed as anti-LGBTQ.
- Who
- Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony and the LGBTQ community.
- What
- Budapest will organize Pride march to circumvent a law that could ban it.
- When
- The Pride march is planned for June 28.
- Where
- Budapest, Hungary.
- Why
- To celebrate freedom and circumvent a law that allows police to ban LGBTQ marches.
Supporters of LGBTQ Rights
Hungarian Government
Protecting Children vs. Freedom
Supporters of LGBTQ Rights
Advocates for freedom and equality for LGBTQ individuals.
Hungarian Government
Concerned about protecting children.
- Event
- Budapest Pride March
- Date
- June 28
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Organizer
- City of Budapest
- Mayor
- Gergely Karacsony
- Government
- Viktor Orban's Fidesz Party