The annual event symbolizes the years-long struggle between Hungary's nationalist government and civil society.

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Budapest advertises itself as a party town. On Saturday, the party spilled out onto the streets, and occupied, in the scorching heat of summer, the Elizabeth Bridge and the river banks and downtown areas on both shores of the Danube.