20th of August is a big day for Hungarians, day of Saint Stephen who created this country. It is a national holiday with extensive programs all over the country with the biggest celebrations in Budapest.
This year the celebrations start on August 19th with the Saint Stephen - The Birth of a State Historical Gala at 21:00 at Kossuth Lajos tér (Parliament).
The program of August 20th includes:
March of Army Band - at 08:45 from Oktogon to Heroes’ Square.
From 13:00 starts one of the most notable events of Saint Stephen’s Day, the Red Bull Air Race in which 15 pilots will compete over the Danube. It’s a very spectacular and well organized show attended annually by tens of thousands of viewers.
Presentation of the Country’s Cake, annual contest with over 15 sweet entries to choose the three best from - at 13:30 at Kossuth Lajos tér (Parliament).
Fireworks - at 21:00 alongside the Danube.
