Rains delayed the start of Hungary's Saint Stephen's Day fireworks celebrations that glittered over the Danube River and was watched by hundreds of thousands of onlookers.
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00:00Hungary celebrated its largest firework display in Budapest, but rains meant the St. Stephen's
00:07Day celebrations were off to a slow start. Incorrectly forecasted rains led to delays.
00:18Hundreds of thousands of attendees dotted the Danube River to watch the event. The colourful
00:24explosion of firecrackers, lasers and drones turned into a story by narration. Although
00:30many considered the spectacle unforgettable, others thought the money could have been better
00:34spent elsewhere.
00:54Event organisers say a record number of pyrotechnic products, as well as a bigger viewing area,
01:00made the Hungarian holiday special.