Thousands march at Budapest Pride to protest Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws and advocate for rights

Thousands joined the annual Budapest Pride march to protest Hungary's laws banning depiction of homosexuality to minors.
Hungary's right-wing government promotes traditional family values and has imposed restrictions on LGBTQ visibility and rights.
Marchers called for freedom of expression, social acceptance, and equal rights for the LGBTQ community in Hungary.
Younger generations are more tolerant, but LGBTQ rights are not fully secured under Prime Minister Viktor Orban's leadership.
March seen as a "happy protest" against stigmatization, with participants feeling a responsibility to stand up for their community.