[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the aftermath of the most recent Budafest cancellation, the City of Buda issued a press release on Aug. 18 announcing the transference of management of the Christmas festival from the Budafest committee to the city’s tourism department.
According to the press release from Buda public information officer David Marino, the new holiday festival “will replace the annual ‘Budafest’ celebration.”
“With the city’s continued growth and higher attendance at local events, the Budafest Committee determined that the city would be able to provide additional resources to ensure the festival’s continued success,” the press release stated.