**Thousands Defy Orban’s Ban at Record-Breaking Budapest Pride**
Over 100,000 people flooded Budapest’s streets for Pride, defying Viktor Orban’s controversial ban in a vibrant show of solidarity. Banners mocking Hungary’s PM and calls for human rights turned the march into a powerful protest. Mayor Gergely Karacsony hailed the event as a triumph over government repression, declaring, “They have no power over us!”
**Budapest Pride Becomes Massive Protest Against Orban’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws**
Budapest’s Pride parade swelled to historic numbers as crowds danced across the Danube, openly challenging Orban’s restrictive policies. Slogans like “I’m so bored of Fascism” and satirical Orban-themed T-shirts dominated the march. Finnish MEP Li Andersson joined, calling it a fight for fundamental rights, not just LGBTQ+ visibility.
**Orban’s Pride Ban Backfires as Budapest Hosts Largest LGBTQ+ March Yet**
A sea of rainbow flags filled Budapest as up to 200,000 attendees made this year’s Pride the biggest ever, despite Orban’s attempted ban. Mayor Karacsony mocked the government’s failed crackdown, while police stood by helplessly. The event became a defiant celebration of freedom against Hungary’s tightening authoritarian grip.
**Hungary’s LGBTQ+ Community Stages Peaceful Revolt at Budapest Pride**
Budapest Pride transformed into a mass protest as Hungarians rejected Orban’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws with humor and defiance. Glamorous Orban caricatures and bold slogans highlighted the march’s political edge. With minimal police interference, the event sent a clear message: resistance to oppression is growing.