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The 37th Annual All Souls Procession and Ceremony

Participants gather for a two-mile human-powered procession honoring ancestors and lost loved ones through Barrio Hollywood and Barrio Menlo to the Mercado District. Attendees view altars, installation art, and creative offerings alongside performances by acrobats, drummers, and musicians. Along the route, participants place blessings, prayers, and names of deceased loved ones into the Urn before it is consumed in flames during the grand finale ceremony.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

allsoulsprocession.org

When

Tickets

Free for all to attend.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (4/5)

Best For

People seeking a creative community memorial

Vibe

Reflective and celebratory

Energy Level

High

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Place your blessings, prayers, and names of deceased loved ones into the Urn as it travels along the two-mile route.
  • Submit photos in advance to The Ancestors Project to honor departed family and friends.
  • Explore the community Vendor Village in the Mercado District during the event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Urn?

As it travels the procession route, the Urn is filled with the public's blessings, prayers, hopes, and names of the dead, culminating in being ceremonially burned at the finale.

Who organizes the procession?

It is organized by Many Mouths One Stomach (MMOS), a Tucson-based non-profit arts collective.

How did the All Souls Procession originate?

It began in 1990 as a ceremonial performance piece created by artist Susan Johnson to memorialize her late father.

Which groups perform at the finale ceremony?

The finale ceremony features performances by Morgan Sorne, Flam Chen, Odaiko Sonora, Circus Sanctuary, and Lin Lucas.

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