On this day the anniversary of establishing the Hungary is celebrated solemnly in the whole country, but the most spectacular ceremonies take place in the capital city – Budapest. In the morning the Hungarian flag is hoisted on a mast on the Kossuth Square, and soon after that a military parade departs from Oktagon Square. As a part of celebrating the Saint Stefan Day there is also a procession around a Budapest basilica which is consecrated to him. During this procession the most valuable Hungarian relic, tha hand of Saint Stefan, which is kept in the Saint Stefan Basilic, is walked around the building. It is also the day of beginning Hungarian Harvest Festival. Because of that in many places craft and local art fairs take place. The biggest one is organized on the Castle in Buda. In Hortobágy beside nine-span bridge a big fair connected with country fu takes place. The celebration ususally ends with a beautiful show of fireworks. The next interesting event which is celebrated in Debreczyn is the Flower Festival, which lasts one week. Flower, cactus and succulents shows are organized. Artists both from Hungary and the abroad come here. You can see the most beautiful compositions on the 20th August, when they are drived on special vehicles in the company of orchestra, dancers and local musical bands, who present previously prepared dancing arrangements. The avangarde of the parade consists of cyclists and historic cars. The route is about 6 km long and it goes through the centre of the city. At the end a street ball is organized, in which everybody can take place. Besides the flower parade free concerts, theatrical and opera performances are organized. At the end of the day a fireworks show takes place. The first flower festival has been organized at the beginnig of 20th century. To get places on the parade stand you have to buy the tickets in advance.