Photos: 2014 All Souls Procession
Images from this year's All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz.
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The crowd moved south entering the 6th street underpass during the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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The Tucson LGBTQ Memories Project was represented in the 2014 All Souls Procession by a banner remembering those victims of gay hate crimes murdered over the years in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Marisa Jacquez, right, with her daughter Bella Jacquez, 10, center and friend Isle Brooke, 9, left, make their way along 7th Street near 6th Ave prior to the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Kelly Cox eats a piece of Brooklyn pizza at 7th Street and 6th Ave prior to the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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An attendant to the urn holds a container to collect written thoughts and prayers near 7th Street and 6th Aveprior to the beginning of the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Gavino Molina near 7th Street and 6th Ave in preparation for the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Rameen Ahmed and her son attend the All Souls Procession on Sunday Nov 9, 2014 on 4th ave. Ahmed has been attending the All Souls Procession for the past 12 years. Photo taken: Sunday November 9, 2014 Photo by Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
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Lynda Erickson dances along side Waffles the Clown on Sunday Nov 9, 2014 at the All Souls Procession on 4th ave. Photo taken: Sunday November 9, 2014 Photo taken by Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
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Claire Swinford marches with the Angel Project on 4th ave at the All Souls Procession on Sunday Nov 9, 2014. Swinford has been supporting the Angel Project for five years at the All Souls Procession. Photo taken: Sunday November 9, 2014 Photo by Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
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Tanishia Hamilton, saxophonist for the Desert Soul marching band, preforms at the All Souls Procession on 4th ave on Sunday Nov 9, 2014. Hamilton has been playing in the Desert Soul marching band for two years at the event. Photo taken: Sunday November 9, 2014 Photo by Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
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Tucsonans gather on 4th ave for the All Souls Procession on Sunday Nov 9, 2014 to remember loved ones who have past. Posters, photos, and tee shirts are among the many ways people creatively display loved ones who have passed. Photo taken: Sunday November 9, 2014 Photo by Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
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Mitch Bunting remembers his good friend David at the All Souls Procession on Sunday Nov 9, 2014 by holding a photo of David and wearing a hawiian tee. Bunting participated in the All Souls Procession for the first time this year in rememberance of David. Photo taken: Sunday November 9, 2014 Photo by Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
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Lorie Heald (left) and Travis Fischer (right) stand amongst the 4th ave crowd on stilts at the All Souls Procession on Sunday Nov 9, 2014. Photo taken: Sunday November 9, 2014 Photo by Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
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Darina Araizas, Urn Attendant, collects rememberance cards at the All Souls Procession on Sunday Nov 9, 2014 on 4th ave. Urn Attendants are not allowed to speak at the event and are strictly there to collect the rememberance cards from people at the All Souls Procession. Photo taken: Sunday November 9, 2014 Photo by Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
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Christine La Grange, center, and friends wait for the 2014 All Souls Procession parade to commence at 7th Street and 6th Ave. in Tucson, AZ. They carry candles bearing thoughts and prayers for the loved ones of community members who were unable to attend. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Claudi Berchinelli and her son Aiden, 4, remember her mother at the beginning of the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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An attendant to the urn holds a container to collect written thoughts and prayers near 7th Street and 6th Ave as the urn is moved in to place for the beginning of the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Thousand of people move west on Alemeda St. during the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Thousand of people move west on Alemeda St. during the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Dancers from during Roskruge Bilingual School perform during the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Many people pulled home-made floats as rememberances for family members during the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Ruth Davey waits near 7th Street and 6th Ave. for the 2014 All Souls Procession to begin in Tucson, AZ. She carries with her pictures of her father, Dr. William Davey, left, mother, Rev. Jan Davey, right, and cousin Huw Davey. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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John Rude and wife Suzy Boyle wait for family to arrive at Exo Roast coffee at 7th Street and 6th Ave looking south, north in preparation for the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Our deceased animal friends were also remembered during the 2014 All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Sunday, November 9, 2014. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Two men wearing giant sugar skulls are headed to the Arizona Daily Star photo booth at the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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Two cyclists wait to cross the road while the All Souls Procession occupies South Sixth Avenue.
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A bicycle decorated with colorful right marches on at the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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A man looks on while he walks as a part of the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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Marley Melrose, 6, looks at her mother, not pictured, at Exo Coffee on South Sixth Avenue during the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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Folklorico dancers gather around at the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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A folklorico dancer looks on as his group awaits their turn in the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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A large Japanese doll is surrounded by people who are carrying signs with anti-nuclear messages at the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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Julia Kelemen poses at the 2014 All Souls Procession. Kelemen is from Germany.
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A hula hooper performs in front of the crowd on South Sixth Avenue before the start of the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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A family gathers around while holding a hand-painted sign at the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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Katie Popiel is on standby before the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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Lise Romine, LEFT, and Michelle Romine look on at the 2014 All Souls Procession. They are celebrating the lives of Lise's sons, Eric and Keith.
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Russell Nichols stands by while he waits for the kick-off of the 2014 All Souls Procession. He said he is wearing the costume to remember his son, Aaron, who passed away.
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Crowd gathers on South Sixth Avenue for the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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Catalina Moreno looks on while in cue on South Sixth Avenue for the 2014 All Souls Procession to begin.
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Sharon Leslie looks on whlie in line to join the 2014 All Souls Procession. Leslie is celebrating the life of her mohter, Willeen, who passed away in 1979.
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Victor Valera sits on a wagon while he waits for the 2014 All Souls Procession. Valera said he has participated in Dia de los Muertos events in Phoenix, Tucson and Nogales.
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Herminia Robichaud, LEFT, and Evangelina Dominguez wait for the 2014 All Souls Procession to begin. They are celebrating the lives of their family members who have passed away.
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Lizette Fimbres looks on as she waits for the 2014 All Souls Procession. Fimbres is celebrating the life of her brother, Frankie Figueroa.
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David Campbell keeps Evan and Arjuno Bright in check while the clan prepare for the 2014 All Souls Procession.
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Lake Denk looks on as she waits for the 2014 All Souls Procession to begin on South Sixth Avenue. Denk is celebrating the life of her cousin, Spencer, in Houston.
More than 150,000 people attended last year’s procession.
More than 150,000 people attended last year’s procession.