Already on October 22, official commemorative events with wreath-laying ceremonies will take place at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics starting in the afternoon. It was from here that the 1956 revolution began its course at the time.

The main celebrations will begin, as usual, on October 23 with the ceremonial hoisting of the Hungarian national flag in front of the Parliament building at 9 a.m. And like every year, cultural events will also be held. 

There will be light shows both on the evenings of October 22 and 23: at the University of Technology and Economics, at the House of Terror Museum, at the Foreign Ministry building, on the Imre Nagy Monument in Jászai Mari Square, and at the Bajcsy-Andrássy intersection.

One can visit the Grand Staircase, the Dome Hall, and the Holy Crown in the Parliament building for free between 10 a.m and 5 p.m. In addition, the House of Terror can also be visited free of charge all day.

On Kossuth Square, a historical car- a Csepel truck- will be exhibited during the weekend.

Key Traffic Restrictions Include:

Due to events connected to this National Holiday, temporary traffic restrictions and roadblocks can be expected between October 20 and 24 in in Budapest, according to BKK:

On Friday the restrictions will affect Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street and the route of the traditional march: in front of the Technical University– Szent Gellért Square – Szent Gellért Quay – Döbrentei Square – Várkert Quay – Ybl Miklós Square – Lánchíd Street – Clark Ádám Square – Fő Street – Jégverem Street – Bem Quay – Csalogány Street – Nagy Imre Square – Fő Street – Bem József Square).

On October 23rd, József Attila Street, Károly Boulevard, the intersection of Andrássy Avenue and Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street, the section of Andrássy Avenue between Kodály körönd and Dózsa György Street and a part of Erzsébet Square will be closed. There will also be roadblocks in the surrounding area.

Also the following route will be closed between 2 pm and 3 pm on that day: the quay in front of the Technical University – Szent Gellért Square – Liberty Bridge – Vámház Boulevard – Kálvin Square – Múzeum Boulevard – Astoria – Károly Boulevard – Deák Ferenc Square – Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street. These restrictions will also affect the schedule of public transport in the capital.

Source: oktober23.kormany.hu

Detailed program - in Hungarian - available here. 

MTI Photo: Tamás Munk