34,000 Fireworks to Light Up St. Stephen's Day Celebrations in Budapest
- 2 Aug 2023 1:22 PM
- Hungary Matters
Hundreds of thousands of punters are expected to take part in St. Stephen’s Day celebrations between August 18 and 20 at 14 venues, Zoltán Kovács, the state secretary for communications and international relations said.
Preparations for the celebrations of the founder of the Hungarian state are proceeding according to schedule, Kovács told a press conference, adding that the World Athletics Championships and diplomatic events will be taking place in Budapest simultaneously.
Fully 34,000 fireworks will light up the sky from 230 launch points, including Szabadság and Erzsébet bridges, as well as river barges and pontoons.
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