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Around 50,000 people marched through central Budapest on Saturday, 27 June, according to organizers, as the Hungarian capital hosted its 31st Pride parade amid one of the most intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe, with temperatures reaching around 40°C during the march.

The first Budapest Pride since former prime minister Viktor Orbán's government lost power in April had a more celebratory atmosphere than last year's march, which became a mass demonstration against an attempted ban. Reporters described dancing, music, and a relaxed crowd, while organizers distributed water and the city opened public fountains. Police said the parade proceeded peacefully, although three people were taken into custody.