To prevent violence, some 1,500 Israeli police officers guarded the Gay Pride Parade, which meant about one police officer for every two participants in the event.

VOA: standard.2010.07.29

The annual event attracts thousands of tourists and history buffs every year.

VOA: standard.2010.07.03

Started in 1987 as a way to bring national attention to Texas musicians like Schneider, South by Southwest is a now week-long event with performers from every continent arriving in Austin, trying to get the attention of booking agents,managers, publishers,record labels, radio presenters,critics and others in the music industry.

VOA: standard.2010.04.07