Record crowds expected at Budapest Pride march in defiance of Orban's ban
Record-breaking numbers of revellers are expected to turn out on the streets of Budapest on Saturday in defiance of a new law by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition that bans Hungary's annual Pride celebrations.
A record number of people are expected to attend Saturday's Pride march in the Hungarian capital Budapest, defying a ban that marks an unprecedented regression of LGBTQ rights in the European Union.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition amended laws and the constitution earlier this year to prohibit the annual celebration, justifying his years-long clampdown on LGBTQ rights on "child protection" grounds.
While Orban has been emboldened by the anti-diversity offensive of US President Donald Trump, his own initiatives have drawn protests at home and condemnation from the EU and rights groups.
The nationalist leader on Friday said that while police would not "break up" the 30th edition of the Pride march, those who took part should be aware of "legal consequences".
Despite the risk of a fine, more than 35,000 people are expected to gather at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT) near Budapest's city hall, an hour before the march begins.
Thirty-three countries have also spoken up in support of the march.
Freshly installed cameras have appeared on lamp posts along the planned route of the march.
Read more on FRANCE 24 EnglishRead also:Hungary tells EU ambassadors not to attend Pride parade banned by policeBudapest mayor says Pride march will go ahead despite police ban
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Record crowds expected at Budapest Pride march in defiance of Orban's ban
Record-breaking numbers of revellers are expected to turn out on the streets of Budapest on Saturday in defiance of a new law by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition that bans Hungary's annual Pride celebrations. A record number of people are expected to attend Saturday's Pride march in the Hungarian capital Budapest, defying a ban that marks an unprecedented regression of LGBTQ rights in the European Union. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition amended laws and the constitution earlier this year to prohibit the annual celebration, justifying his years-long clampdown on LGBTQ rights on "child protection" grounds. While Orban has been emboldened by the anti-diversity offensive of US President Donald Trump, his own initiatives have drawn protests at home and condemnation from the EU and rights groups. The nationalist leader on Friday said that while police would not "break up" the 30th edition of the Pride march, those who took part should be aware of "legal consequences". Despite the risk of a fine, more than 35,000 people are expected to gather at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT) near Budapest's city hall, an hour before the march begins. Thirty-three countries have also spoken up in support of the march. Freshly installed cameras have appeared on lamp posts along the planned route of the march. Read more on FRANCE 24 EnglishRead also:Hungary tells EU ambassadors not to attend Pride parade banned by policeBudapest mayor says Pride march will go ahead despite police ban
