Budapest will celebrate very soon one of the most beautiful nights of the capital. This is a very intriguing night filled with exciting events and all kind of festivities: we are talking about the traditional St. Stephen’s day festival. Everything takes place on August 20th close to the river Danube. The highlight of the festival culminates with thousands of explosive and spectacular fireworks over the water. This is an annual event which promises to bring us new and exciting surprises this year.

As in previous editions, the festival will be celebrated outdoors: the typical dances of the Hungarian tradition and many cultural programs will be held. In addition, the Hungarian restaurants and cafes will remain open the whole day serving their delicious food! The fireworks will last about 30 to 40 minutes and they will not only be launched on the water, but from different parts of the city so that all citizens can enjoy them.

As every year the festival starts very early, around 8.30 or 8.50 in Kossuth Square to raise the flag, which marks the start of the festivities. Then some historic performances and dances such as the “court of King St. Stephen” are held. Then the Festival of the Bread will be celebrated, with a live performance where a baker teaches how to make the typical Hungarian bread. Between 14:00 and 18:00 in the evening the street cycling Andrássy races are celebrated where both professionals and ordinary citizens can participate.

Finally, the fascinating fireworks which both children and adults love are set off. This time the points where they are set off are: the Chain Bridge, the Elizabeth Bridge, the inner courtyard of the citadel, the city walls, and three ferries on the Danube. In addition to the traditional celebration on the banks of the Danube, you can admire many things that have never been seen in the city such as the “dragon eggs” or the gold kaleidoscopes designed just for the occasion. Everything will be unforgettable!

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