Location: Budapest
Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstrations planned for Saturday, April 20.
Saturday, April 20
12:30 p.m. – 13:30 p.m.
- 150 people are expected to demonstrate to call attention to the importance of safe, prejudice-free motorcycling and its community-building power. The demonstration will start near City Park, cross into the Buda hills, and end at the starting point near City Park.
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- 15,000 people are expected to demonstrate in a bicycle parade to promote environmentally friendly modes of transport. The demonstration will start in City Park and end People’s Park.
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- 300 people are expected to demonstrate in District VII at Madach Imre square in support of changing Hungarian drug policy with regards to marijuana.
Actions to Take:
Avoid crowds and areas where demonstrators are gathering.
Monitor local media for updates.
Comply with directions from local authorities.
For Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary
American Citizens Services Unit: ACS.Budapest@state.gov
https://hu.usembassy.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Hungary Country Information
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