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August 20 Fireworks Expected to be Among World’s Largest

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Hungary is organizing Europe's grandest fireworks show this year on August 20, which will also be one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in the world, according to traveldailymedia.com.

The pyrotechnic extravaganza will run about 5 km from Petőfi Bridge north to the southern third of Margaret Island.

Crowds will enjoy an almost identical view from either bank of the Danube, and there will also be a light show on the Parliament building.

Some 45,530 separate pyrotechnic effects will be visible, launched from three Danube bridges–Liberty, Elisabeth and Margaret Bridge, requiring 300 km of electric wires, according to the report.

The celebrations mark the founding of the country and the feast of Hungary’s first king St. Stephen of the Árpád house. St. Stephen’s Day is one of the most important events in Hungary in terms of interest and participation numbers.

Hundreds of program elements will be held in 19 locations.

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