Thousands of Tucsonans gather each year for the annual All Souls Procession, where attendees walk in remembrance of lost loved ones.
The event began in 1990 when local artist Susan Johnson wanted to find a way to honor her late father. The event is now organized by Many Mouths One Stomach, winding its way through Tucson's west side.
Below are dozens of photos from the 34th annual event, which took place on Nov. 5, taken by talented Arizona Daily Star photographers Mamta Popat and Grace Trejo.
Participants walk down on Grande Avenue during the 34th Annual All Souls Procession on November 5, 2023.
Denise Siano, far right, holds a photo of her son Paul who died in 2016 of an accidental overdose of fentanyl before the start of the 34th Annual All Souls Procession in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood on November 5, 2023.
An usher places notes of remembrances inside the urn before the start of the 34th Annual All Souls Procession on November 5, 2023.
A performer breathes out a fire ball during the 34th Annual All Souls Procession on November 5, 2023.
Jennifer Davila holds her homemade ofrenda filled with photos of loved ones who have passed away before the start of the 34th Annual All Souls Procession in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood on November 5, 2023.
Photos of loved ones are displayed on boxes before the start of the 34th Annual All Souls Procession in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood on November 5, 2023.
Participants walk down on Grande Avenue during the 34th Annual All Souls Procession on November 5, 2023.
Participants line up for the start of the 34th Annual All Souls Procession in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood on November 5, 2023.
Participants walk down on Grande Avenue during the 34th Annual All Souls Procession on November 5, 2023.
Participants wait at the intersection of St. Mary’s Road and Grande Avenue during the 34th Annual All Souls Procession on November 5, 2023.
A man takes a video during the 34th Annual All Souls Procession as it arrives at the MSA Annex on November 5, 2023.
Onlookers get a better view seated up in a tree during the 34th Annual All Souls Procession on November 5, 2023.
Betsy Cacchione, left, holds a photo of her mother, Bonnie, as she and Scott Hanes arrive to the start of the 34th Annual All Souls Procession in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood on stilts, November 5, 2023.
All Souls Procession participants Patricia Maisch, left, wears the names of the lives taken during the Parkland school shooting next to Katie Woodall, Route 91 Harvest Music Festival survivor, who wears a denim jacket covered in hearts to represent the 60 lives lost that day, Barrio Hollywood neighborhood, November 5, 2023.
Aurelio Cramer rides an Ape Hanger bike complete with an ofrenda attachment to honor fallen family members as the rest of his family wears head-to-toe Dia de los Muertos-inspired outfits at the 34th annual All Souls Procession in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood, November 5, 2023.
Ashley Macken stands in front of St Margaret’s Church during the 34th annual All Souls Procession in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood, November 5, 2023.
Christy Schannep, left, and her husband Dwight Schannep wear calaveras as they walk down Grande Avenue in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood at the 34th annual All Souls Procession, November 5, 2023.
Samantha Corrales safety pins a ribbon that holds a message to her deceased loved ones onto a banner to be displayed during the 34th annual All Souls Procession, November 5, 2023.
The main procession walks toward the MSA Annex with a sign that reads “Palestine will be free” during the 34th annual All Souls Procession, November 5, 2023.
People watch as the main procession walks toward the MSA Annex during the 34th annual All Souls Procession, November 5, 2023.
People walk, roll and ride over to the beginning of the procession during the 34th annual All Souls Procession, November 5, 2023.
A man wears a full frame photo of a young boy as he walks toward the MSA Annex during the 34th annual All Souls Procession, November 5, 2023.
Urn ushers hold out buckets to collect people’s messages to loved ones as they make their way to the MSA Annex during the 34th annual All Souls Procession, November 5, 2023.
Claire Sheffler collects donations in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood with Flam Chen to ensure the All Souls Procession continues for a 35th year, November 5, 2023.
The main procession makes its way to the MSA Annex during the 34th annual All Souls Procession, November 5, 2023.
