Photos: All Souls Procession 2011 and 2010
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The All Souls Procession hosted in Tucson, Ariz. is an open parade that honors the dead in a celebration of culture and tradition. Take a look at this gallery to view highlights from the 2011 and 2010 All Souls Procession. The 2012 parade will take place Sunday, Nov. 4, starting at Toole Avenue and Congress Street.
Alice Lutz, 5, left, and Charlotte Lutz 1, remember their grandmother whose teen-aged era photo adorns Charlotte's stroller during the All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ Rosa Imelda Calvillo died in 2003 on Dia de Los Muertos, her favorite holiday.
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Evelyn Camacho burns incense to chase away the bad spirits from her family alter just prior to the start of the All Souls Procession. Camacho is part of the Salazar family who sets up an alter every year to memorialize their family members who have passed on.; They are the owners of Maya Quetzal restaurant on 4TH Ave. where they set up.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
In this photo taken on Nov. 7, 2010 during the annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz, Christina Jarvis holds a candle and walks in silence in remembrance of the Rev. Gordon McBride of Grace from St. Paul's Episcopal Church who died this past summer.
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Revelers surround a giant puppet created by La Malinche Art Studio and assisted by members of the studio Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop during the annual All Souls Procession on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz.
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A heavily-painted Cecilia Machado, 13, with the folklorico group from Roskruge Bilingual School, waits along with her group for the annual All Souls Procession to get started on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz.
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The Conner Brothers: Nathan, 4, Gavyn, 10, and Dylan, 2, watch their surroundings along with family friend, Hailey Fisher, 4, as they wait with their parents for the annual All Souls Procession to start on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Stephanie Paynter watches and talk on her cell phone during the All Souls Procession.
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Crystal Jacquez gets some help with her hair from friend Matt Geroge along 4th ave while waiting for the All Souls Procession.
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Ruth Perez, background right, and her family made a special float featuring her husbands family as well as her own for the All Souls Procession.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Marchers by the thousands joined the All Souls Procession paying tribute to those who have passed on.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Members of Flam Chen from the sky to light the Urn carrying thoughts, wishes and prayers to the departed during the All Souls Procession
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Dancers performed during the finale of the All Souls Procession at the new location in The Mercado San AgustοΏ½n, 100 S. Avenida del Convento.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Members of Flam Chen from the sky to light the Urn carrying thoughts, wishes and prayers to the departed during the All Souls Procession finale.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Alice Lutz, 5, left, and Charlotte Lutz 1, remember their grandmother whose teen-aged era photo adorns Charlotte's stroller during the All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ Rosa Imelda Calvillo died in 2003 on Dia de Los Muertos, her favorite holiday.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Several screens around the ground showed slide shows of those remembered during the finale.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Mother and Child leave the finale through the Tunnel of Questionable Enlightenment.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Marchers by the thousands filled the procession route down Congress Street in the All Souls Procession paying tribute to those who have passed on.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Members of Flam Chen from the sky to light the Urn carrying thoughts, wishes and prayers to the departed during the All Souls Procession.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Becky Scott, left, and her mother Yvonne Gillies wait for the All Souls Procession to begin.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Running late during the All Souls Procession.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Evelyn Camacho burns incense to chase away the bad spirits from her family alter just prior to the start of the All Souls Procession. Camacho is part of the Salazar family who sets up an alter every year to memorialize their family members who have passed on.; They are the owners of Maya Quetzal restaurant on 4TH Ave. where they set up.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Jessica Warden gets her face painted while waiting for the All Souls Procession to start on Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Tucson, AZ. Warden came to Tucson from Tempe specially for the parade.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
In this photo taken on Nov. 7, 2010 during the annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz, Christina Jarvis holds a candle and walks in silence in remembrance of the Rev. Gordon McBride of Grace from St. Paul's Episcopal Church who died this past summer.
- A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
Thousands of participants in costume and painted faces move along Congress Street heading west during the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
A member of Flam Chen spins buckets of fire during the Grand Finale at the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Jennifer Robinson carries nephew Jacob during the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
In this photo taken on Nov. 7, 2010, Liz Weibler, center left, and Jace Mortensen, center right, pose for photos during the annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz.
- A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
Some spectators had a better view of the annual All Souls Procession than others as these viewer watched from the roof of Pancho Villas Grill on North Fourth Avenue on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Revelers surround a giant puppet created by La Malinche Art Studio and assisted by members of the studio Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop during the annual All Souls Procession on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz.
- A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
The All Souls Procession featured a variety of participants on November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Smoke and fire engulfs members of Flam Chen during the Grand Finale at the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Members of Flam Chen spin buckets of fire during the Grand Finale at the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Photos from the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Friends of a Max carry a giant white puppet as they remember their friend who died in 2006 during the annual All Souls Procession on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz.
- A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
In this photo taken on Nov. 7, 2010, participants march during the annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz.
- A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
Members of Flam Chen spin buckets of fire during the Grand Finale at the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Photos from the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Dressed as a Katrina figure, Debbie Kaback makes a local call before the start of the annual All Souls Procession on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz.
- A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
Signs represented a variety of causes and concerns in the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Human marionettes dance on the stage during the Cirque Domo portion of the Grand Finale at the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Participants make ther way to the parade at the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010 in Tucson, AZ.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Photos from the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
A heavily-painted Cecilia Machado, 13, with the folklorico group from Roskruge Bilingual School, waits along with her group for the annual All Souls Procession to get started on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz.
- A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
Members of Flam Chen spin buckets of fire during the Grand Finale at the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
The Conner Brothers: Nathan, 4, Gavyn, 10, and Dylan, 2, watch their surroundings along with family friend, Hailey Fisher, 4, as they wait with their parents for the annual All Souls Procession to start on Sunday, November 7, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz.
- A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
Members of Flam Chen spin buckets of fire during the Grand Finale at the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
Esperanza Celis holds a picture of her late Great Grandparents Benito and Rita Celis prior to marching in the All Souls Procession November 7, 2010.
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star
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The 2012 All Souls Procession send off through downtown on Sunday, Nov. 4.
The 2012 All Souls Procession send off through downtown on Sunday, Nov. 4.
More than 150,000 people attended last yearβs procession.
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