All Souls Procession
Tucson's annual three-day ritual, the All Souls Procession, marks the passing of loved ones and commemoration of those fondly remembered with creativity, celebration and a lot of fire.
Based loosely on the Mexican celebration of Dia de los Muertos, All Souls Procession avoids mawkish sentimentality and instead celebrates the lives of those dearly departed in some style. The procession itself sees masked dancers, spectacular floats and bizarre costumed characters process through Tucson, attracting tens of thousands of eager spectators before the burning of a symbolic urn where fire and music fill the air.
Although nominally a three-day-long event encompassing the main parade, a children's parade and other events, mask, float and puppet making workshops are run in preparation around two months before the big weekend.
Related Information
Website: All Souls Procession Website
| Town Information: | Tucson |
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| Directions: | In the far south of Arizona, near to the border with Mexico, at the edge of the Rocky Mountains. It has an airport served by ten major airlines and is a 90-minute drive from Phoenix. |
| Other Information: | Tucson |
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| Name: | Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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| Location: | Tucson |
| Address: | 100 S. Church Ave.,Tucson, Arizona 85701 |
| Phone: | +1 800 638 8350 |
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