Instruct: Retrieve semantically similar text.
Query: The Sydney Mardi Gras parade began in 1978 as a march and commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Riots of New York. It is an annual event promoting awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues and themes Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
The Sydney Mardi Gras parade happens every year.
This was the first year of the parade.
the stops have been happening for quite some time
The march lasted many hours
This is not the first incarnation of this parade
Protests are mentioned in this
The event was sponsored.
The event is a part of different tours.
The Sydney Mardi Gras parade was viewed by carl
there have been restrictions. 
The Sydney Mardi Gras parade was viewed by betty
it was performed a bunch of times
This was arranged many years ago
There will be a trial.
The march was held in the 2nd month of the year
The situation is fluid
The stampede has happened for centuries.
Sydney Mardi Gras is traditional to throw beads
An announcement was made
The march had a lot of speeches
These events happened a few years ago.
The operation is ongoing
The parade is worst then the others.
The Sydney Mardi Gras parade was viewed by betty
transgender support did not occur until several years after the firs parade.