The uniquely-Tucson event, the All Souls Procession, winds its way through downtown to honor loved ones who have passed on, but whose spirits still live strong. Inspired by Mexico's Dia de los Muertos, the event has become a Tucson tradition almost since its beginning in 1990 as a performance piece. Thousands of participants and visitors flock to the downtown area to witness costumed characters, huge puppets and other various displays of personal expression. Photos included are by Arizona Daily Star photographers and from social media.
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Diane Lauffer, left, and Stella Lopez, right, waits in front of Cinda's float for The All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 at The All Souls Procession. Lauffer walks in memory of her daughter, Cinda. Photographed by Noelle Haro-Gomez/for the Arizona Daily Star
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Revelers walk under the Sixth Avenue underpass during the 2013 All Souls Procession. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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People wait on top of the 6th Ave. underpass for The All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2013. The All Souls Procession started at 6 p.m. Photographed by Noelle Haro-Gomez/For the Arizona Daily Star
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Wearing a wedding dress, Ashley Hill pauses to take photos of fellow revelers as they partake in the festivities during the 2013 All Souls Procession. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Kristine Bentz collects notes, prayers and wishes from the crowd to place into the urn at The All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Sunday, Nov.1, 2013. Bentz is an urn ambassador; at the end of the procession the urn will be lit on fire. Photographed by Noelle Haro-Gomez/For the Arizona Daily Star
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Mika Phinney, right, and Ed Gilbert, right watch the procession go by on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2013 in Tucson, Ariz. Photographed by Noelle Haro-Gomez/For the Arizona Daily Star
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Entertainers Andres Trujillo and other members of Nemcatacoa Teatro from Colombia, hang over the Sixth Avenue underpass before the start of the 2013 All Souls Procession. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Glenn Johnson, left, and Susan Kronberger dance to the music as people gather before the 2013 All Souls Procession. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Tamina Muhammad, left foreground, with the group Face Flip, helps David Aguirre and others with their makeup for the 2013 All Souls Procession on Sunday. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Natalie Nguyen rides a pedi cab with her daughters, Sula Molina Nguyen, 7, left, and Violet Vreeland, 6, as they ask for donations for the 2013 All Souls Procession. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Entertainer Gino Shorten, with the Carpetbag Brigade from San Francisco, Calif., puts on her makeup while in the traveling bus of the Bicultural Road Show before the start of the 2013 All Souls Procession. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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New Mexico beekeepers Manda Clair Jost, foreground, and Sarah Jane prepare their homage to the dying off of the honey bees in the Americas before the start of the 2013 All Souls Procession on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2013. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Entertainers Nicolas Cifuentes, left, paints the face of Andres Trujillo before the start of the 2013 All Souls Procession. Both are with Nemcatacoa Teatro (NEMCATACOA) from Colombia. Inspired by Mexico's Dia de los Muertos, the event has become a Tucson tradition almost since its beginning in 1990 as a performance piece. Thousands of participants and visitors flock to the downtown area to witness costumed characters, huge puppets and other various displays of personal expression. Some participants go to the procession to acknowledge a deceased loved one or an important event in their lives. A new route was chosen for the procession this year beginning at North Sixth Avenue and East Sixth Street, winding its way west along Alameda Street and finally ending on West Congress near the Mercado San Agustin. There the finale includes a stage show featuring music and theatrics. Photo was taken on Sunday, November 3, 2013, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Lupe Lopez, left, helps Marie Rosas make adjustments to the head of a huge Katrina puppet as they prepare to participate in the 2013 All Souls Procession. Inspired by Mexico's Dia de los Muertos, the event has become a Tucson tradition almost since its beginning in 1990 as a performance piece. Thousands of participants and visitors flock to the downtown area to witness costumed characters, huge puppets and other various displays of personal expression. Some participants go to the procession to acknowledge a deceased loved one or an important event in their lives. A new route was chosen for the procession this year beginning at North Sixth Avenue and East Sixth Street, winding its way west along Alameda Street and finally ending on West Congress near the Mercado San Agustin. There the finale includes a stage show featuring music and theatrics. Photo was taken on Sunday, November 3, 2013, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Herminia (HERMINIA) Ochoa, left, helps her mother, Angie Dominguez, prepare her costume before the start of the 2013 All Souls Procession. Ochoa was going to honor her grandfather, Reyes Madero while Dominguez was honoring her sister Leonor (LEONOR) Madera who died this past February. Inspired by Mexico's Dia de los Muertos, the event has become a Tucson tradition almost since its beginning in 1990 as a performance piece. Thousands of participants and visitors flock to the downtown area to witness costumed characters, huge puppets and other various displays of personal expression. Some participants go to the procession to acknowledge a deceased loved one or an important event in their lives. A new route was chosen for the procession this year beginning at North Sixth Avenue and East Sixth Street, winding its way west along Alameda Street and finally ending on West Congress near the Mercado San Agustin. There the finale includes a stage show featuring music and theatrics. Photo was taken on Sunday, November 3, 2013, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Spectators line up along the Sixth Avenue underpass as revelers partake in the festivities during the 2013 All Souls Procession. Inspired by Mexico's Dia de los Muertos, the event has become a Tucson tradition almost since its beginning in 1990 as a performance piece. Thousands of participants and visitors flock to the downtown area to witness costumed characters, huge puppets and other various displays of personal expression. Some participants go to the procession to acknowledge a deceased loved one or an important event in their lives. A new route was chosen for the procession this year beginning at North Sixth Avenue and East Sixth Street, winding its way west along Alameda Street and finally ending on West Congress near the Mercado San Agustin. There the finale includes a stage show featuring music and theatrics. Photo was taken on Sunday, November 3, 2013, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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The head of a skeleton costume at the All Souls Procession on Sunday night downtown.
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Participants wait underneath the North Sixth Ave underpass for the All Souls Procession to move Sunday night.
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Waiting for All Souls Procession to pass by at the tallest tree in Tucson.
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The All Souls Procession had plenty of unique costumes and participants.
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Spectators got a great view of the All Souls Procession from a parking garage on Sunday night.
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One of many mobile altars Sunday night at the All Souls Procession honoring deceased family members.
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Donations for the All Souls Procession were collected throughout the parade route on Sunday.
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The number of people attending the All Souls Parade on Sunday rivaled crowds for the Tucson Rodeo Parade.
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A skeleton family watches from the last stretch of the All Souls Procession on Sunday.
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Turning the final corner of the All Souls Procession parade route.
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A rainbow tent at the end of the All Souls Procession route was created by artist Clayton Trevillyan and is titled "de Dar a Luz."
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This sculpture is inside the rainbow tent ("de Dar a Luz") at the All Souls Procession on Sunday night is called "Spreading Light."
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A few screens were set up for better viewing Sunday for the All Souls Procession finale.
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People participating in The All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2013. Photographed by Noelle Haro-Gomez/For the Arizona Daily Star
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From the left, Yadhi Acebedo, Antonio Acebedo, Lizeth Mejia and Camila Acebedo sit on the curve with sparklers waiting for The All Souls Procession to pass them by in Tucson, Ariz. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2013. Photographed by Noelle Haro-Gomez/For the Arizona Daily Star
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Clarissa Moreno, right and Alicia Soto dance folklorico at The All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. Sunday, Nov.1, 2013. Moreno and Soto are dancing with Roskruge Middle School. Photographed by Noelle Haro-Gomez/For the Arizona Daily Star
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Waymon Ordoñez walked in the All Souls Procession in honor of his grandfather, Tony Ordoñez, who always said "Have pride in everything you do." Photo by Veronica Cruz/Arizona Daily Star
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Shelly Quarles and Annabea McKinley walked in the All Souls Procession in memory of many family members and friends including McKinley's mother, Jennie McKinley. "She's my best friend, I took care of her the last 10 years of her life," Annabea McKinley recalled. Photo by Veronica Cruz/Arizona Daily Star
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First time All Souls procession attendees, Martin and Stephanie Olguin, walked in honor of many family members. Veronica Cruz/Arizona Daily Star
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Lady skeleton costume at the All Souls Procession.
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An abandoned non-motorized float sits at the All Souls Procession parade route.
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Parade participants pose by their Day of the Dead float.
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Last-minute face painting gets done on the All Souls Procession parade route.
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Parade performers accept notes for the large urn used in the finale at the All Souls Procession.
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Stilt walker shows off his airplane creation at the All Souls Procession.
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Parade performers mark the route for the All Souls Procession.
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A woman shows off her peacock costume at the procession
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Skeleton bagpipe players are warm up before the procession.
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More than 150,000 people attended last year’s procession.
More than 150,000 people attended last year’s procession.