Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go ahead

Published: 6/19/2025
Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go ahead
Hungary police ban Budapest Pride march, but Mayor Gergely Karacsony vows it will proceed as an event organized by the city council. The ban comes amidst a showdown between the nationalist government and the LGBTQ community, following a law restricting gatherings that promote homosexuality. Despite attempts to stop the event, support for Pride remains strong, with thousands expected to participate in the defiant march on June 28.