The week began and ended with witches but had lots non-scary in between, Tucson, Ariz.
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Vehicular traffic was routed around several blocks of east Congress Street on Halloween, October 31, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Hundreds turned out in the rain to trick-or-treat at the shops or just be seen in their finest. Closing of the street to vehicles is a program to increase pedestrian safet…
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Hundreds of musicians from Arizona high schools participate in the 73rd annual University of Arizona Band Day at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Saturday.
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The week began and ended with witches but had lots non-scary in between, Tucson, Ariz.
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