Photos: Procession of Little Angels
The annual Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park in Tucson was held Saturday night. The All Souls Procession is Sunday night.
Procession of Little Angels
Josephine Mazerski, 5, receives help from her mother, Moniqua Lane, as she prepares for the annual Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park in Tucson, Arizona. The Little Angels gives children an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate a deceased loved one from their perspective. Children to painted wings, got their faces painted and decorated sugar skulls among other activities. Photo taken Saturday November 02, 2013.
Procession of Little Angels
Dominic Natvidad, 6, diligently works on his wings for the annual Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park in Tucson, Arizona. The Little Angels gives children an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate a deceased loved one from their perspective. Children to painted wings, got their faces painted and decorated sugar skulls among other activities. Photo taken Saturday November 02, 2013 Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Procession of Little Angels
Annie Diedrich watches her daughter, Rowan, 4, concentrates on painting her wings for the annual Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park in Tucson, Arizona. The Little Angels gives children an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate a deceased loved one from their perspective. Children to painted wings, got their faces painted and decorated sugar skulls among other activities. Photo taken Saturday November 02, 2013 Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Procession of Little Angels
Zoe Mendoza, 17, performs a song on the harp with the Sahuaro Old Pueblo Harpers in Arizona or SOPHIA during the annual Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park in Tucson, Arizona. The Little Angels gives children an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate a deceased loved one from their perspective. Children to painted wings, got their faces painted and decorated sugar skulls among other activities. Photo taken Saturday November 02, 2013 Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Procession of Little Angels
McKenzie Witte, 11, gets her face painted by Austin Alabi-Isama in preparation for the annual Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park in Tucson, Arizona. The Little Angels gives children an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate a deceased loved one from their perspective. Children to painted wings, got their faces painted and decorated sugar skulls among other activities. Photo taken Saturday November 02, 2013 Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Procession of Little Angels
With her face painted and wings on, Josephine Mazerski, 5, is ready for the annual Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park in Tucson, Arizona. The Little Angels gives children an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate a deceased loved one from their perspective. Children to painted wings, got their faces painted and decorated sugar skulls among other activities. Photo taken Saturday November 02, 2013.
Procession of Little Angels
Lost wings found in the middle of Armory Park. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
Crafting stations are in full swing at the Procession of Little Angels. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
Alexis Antelo makes a dead football player out of a sugar skull and blue frosting. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
Did you know decorated sugar skulls can be kept up to 10 years? The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
Notes to children who have died are collected in a small urn that will be burned at tomorrow's All Souls Procession. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
Skelton harp players are performing. A few more acts are left to go before the procession tonight. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
It's not a Tucson event without food trucks. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
People have been setting up Day of the Dead alters at Armory Park since noon. They will remain up until 10 p.m. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
This whole area was the face painting line. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
Face painter Tempest Alabi-Isama creates a sugar skull. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
Children stilt walkers at the Procession of Little Angels final performance. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
Procession of Little Angels
The procession ends with a musical performance. The Procession of Little Angels at Armory Park, Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. It is a "Day of the Dead" children's event that features workshops, art tables, sugar skull decorating, procession and finale with Stories that Soar.
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