Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Hungarian Police Ban Budapest Pride Despite Mayor's Disagreement
Imagine a big parade called Budapest Pride.
The government in Hungary, run by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, doesn't want this parade to happen.
They made a new law that says police can stop the parade because they want to protect kids.
The mayor of Budapest, who is like the city's boss, said the parade is happening anyway because it's a city event, not something the government needs to approve.
The police then said they are banning the parade.
Now there's a disagreement about whether the parade can go ahead or not, and lots of people are expected to attend.
Hungarian police banned the Budapest Pride march scheduled for June 28.
The ban was announced despite the mayor's declaration that it was a municipal event.
Legislation passed in March allows police to ban LGBTQ marches, citing child protection.
The mayor stated the police ban has no relevance.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the event.
- Who
- Hungarian police and Budapest's mayor Gergely Karacsony
- What
- Hungarian police banned the Budapest Pride march.
- When
- The ban was announced on Thursday, June 28 was the planned date.
- Where
- Budapest, Hungary
- Why
- Police cited child protection, based on recent legislation.
Mayor's Position
Government's Position
Permits
Mayor's Position
Budapest Pride is a municipal event and requires no permits.
Government's Position
Police have legal basis to ban the march based on child protection legislation.
- Event
- Budapest Pride march
- Date
- Planned for June 28
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Action
- Police ban
- Reason for Ban
- Protection of children, based on recent legislation.
- Mayor's Stance
- Event will proceed as a municipal event