National Day – Budapest

August 20, 2009 · Posted in Hungary 

Budapest Red Bull Air Race Budapest Red Bull Air Race -- Going under the Bridge Budapest Parliament
What city in the world lets stunt planes fly over and under its bridges in the downtown core?
Budapest does, every August 20th, as the Red Bull Air Race comes to town. August 20th is Hungary’s national day, in celebration of St. Stephen, who united modern Hungary in 997 AD. And the Red Bull Air Race has become part of the annual celebrations the afternoon of every August 20th.

Budapest National Day August 20

Stay around at night to watch an incredible fireworks show over the Danube. Far, far better than my pictures turned out. Can you at least recognize the Buda Castle in this blur?

Benjamin Thomas

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