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The Hungarian Defense Forces are gearing up for St. Stephen’s Day with exciting events and displays. The celebrations will include an air parade over the Parliament and a military equipment showcase in City Park.
The oath-takers at the ceremony on the feast of the foundation of the state and the founder of the state, King St Stephen, on Kossuth Lajos Square in front of the Parliament on 20 August 2024. Photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
Airplanes and helicopters will fly over Budapest at low altitudes on August 16 and 20, creating noticeable noise effects. The air parade’s dress rehearsal will take place on August 16 from 10 to 11 a.m., with the main event scheduled for August 20 between 9 and 10 a.m.
Tamás Sulyok, President of the Republic (L2) arrives with General Gábor Böröndi, Chief of the Hungarian Defense Staff (L), before the raising of the national flag with military salute at Kossuth Lajos Square. Photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
The oath-takers at the ceremony on the feast of the foundation of the state and the founder of the state, King St Stephen, on Kossuth Lajos Square in front of the Parliament on 20 August 2024. Photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
A flyover by three Gripen fighter jets from the Kecskemét Air Brigade will take place at 8:30 a.m. on August 20, preceding the parade.
Airbus H225M transport helicopter of the Hungarian Defense Forces over the Danube during the air parade. Photo: MTI/Lakatos Péter
A formation flight of JAS-39 Gripen combat aircraft of the Hungarian Defense Forces over the Danube during the air parade. Photo: MTI/Vasvári Tamás
From August 18, visitors to the City Park can view modern military equipment, including Lynx combat vehicles, Leopard 2A7HU tanks, PzH2000 self-propelled guns, and Gidrán combat vehicles. Increased military vehicle traffic is expected on the night of August 17 and the morning of August 18 along various routes affecting major motorways and Budapest entry sections.
Airbus H225M transport helicopter of the Hungarian Defense Forces over the Danube during the air parade. Photo: MTI/Vasvári Tamás
The JAS-39 combat aircraft of the Hungarian Defense Forces flying over the Danube in formation painting the national tricolor in the skies. Photo: MTI/Purger Tamás
The military equipment will return along the same routes post-celebrations. The Defense Forces aim to minimize disturbances and appreciate the public’s patience and understanding during this period.
Airbus H225M transport helicopter of the Hungarian Defense Forces over the Danube during the air parade. Photo: MTI/Purger Tamás
The JAS-39 combat aircraft of the Hungarian Defense Forces flying over the Danube. Photo: MTI/Purger Tamás
The national flag is hoisted with military salute on Kossuth Lajos Square in front of the Parliament on 20 August 2024. Photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
The national flag is hoisted with military salute on Kossuth Lajos Square in front of the Parliament on 20 August 2024. Photo: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
Via MTI; Featured Image: MTI/Bruzák Noémi