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Photos: 2021 All Souls Procession in Tucson
- Mamta Popat , Rebecca Sasnett
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The All Souls Procession in Tucson on Nov. 7, 2021, returned to an in-person event after a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The event has grown from humble beginnings in 1990, when Tucson artist Susan Johnson was searching for a way to honor her father and work through her grief after his death. She was joined by about 25 people.
The All Souls Procession is not associated with All Hallow's Eve (Halloween) or Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), though procession participants sometimes borrow symbolism from those traditional events.
All Souls Procession 2021
The 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
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The 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Courtney Davis, of Tucson Face Painters, works on Henry Raymundo's face before the start of the 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
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Evangelina Dominguez, a participant in the 2021 All Souls Procession, says the butterflies represent the family and friends who have passed.
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Ann Moreno sits on the curb before the start of the 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021. Moreno says she was walking to remember her grandson, Cruz Patino Jr., who was found unresponsive at the Pima County Jail. She also lost her son in 2011.
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Patricia Maisch, of Moms Demand Action, waits for the start of the 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021. Maisch carries the names of all the students and teachers who died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
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Coryann Camp set up photos of loved ones who have passed away during the 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021. Camp's son, Dirk Dastrup, died in July from suicide. He was in the United States Air Force.
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A participant places a note in the urn before the start of the 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
The 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Ashley Maken, 19, holds up a photo of her aunt who passed away in 2019 from health problems during the 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
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Evangelina Dominguez walks during the 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
The 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
The 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
A woman stands under a spotlight at a bench during the 32nd annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 7, 2021.
Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Vicki Lund smiles after looking at her make-up before the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
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Family members, from right to left, Cecilia Martinez, Ana Carino and Priscilla Carino walk down N. Grande Ave. with signs for their family members before the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
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Ashley Maken, left, posed for a photographer while walking down N. Grande Ave. before the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
A women walks down N. Bonita Ave. during the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Attendees walk down N. Bonita Ave. during the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Austin Gage, center left, walks with his mom Jean Gage, far left, during the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Gabrielle Ochoa places messages into the Urn for her family and the Tucson community before the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Lynn DuMont, center, Peggy McIntosh, Nancy Gifford, right, and Vicki Lund grab a bite to eat at Pat's Chili Dogs before the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
The 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
An urn attendee helps another urn attendee with their dress before the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Ana Anzalone, right, records the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession as it passes by her on N. Bonita Ave. in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Attendees walk around the Urn before the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily StarAll Souls Procession 2021
Angelita Salazar gets her make-up done by Courtney Davis, face painter, before the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
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Pieces of paper burn in the Urn following the 32nd Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 7th, 2021.
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Theatrical and dance performances, live music and elaborate visuals are planned for the annual Tucson event that honors loved ones lost.
The annual event to honor lost loved ones returned Nov. 7, 2021 as costumed participants walked the two-mile procession route on Tucson's west side.