All Souls Procession

Where some see shame or stigma in a death caused by addiction, members of the Pima County Health Department see an opportunity to bring awareness to an often-overlooked issue.
It’s why, for the first time in the 35-year history of Tucson’s All Souls Procession, the Pima County Health Department (PCHD) will be participating in the historic annual event Nov. 3.

Dance of the Dead is a 3-day concert series hosted at the MSA Annex Festival Grounds. All-ages events showcase artistic talent from all over the United States, national and local bands, live art, unique wares, and local vendors. Dance of the Dead was created to support the All Souls Procession Weekend.  It is the ONLY ticketed event of the weekend—All Proceeds go to keep All Souls Free for All Souls.

MMOS hosts 3 face Painting locations during All Souls- We encourage you to transform yourself during this magical time- Look back and imbibe the influence of your ancestors. Connect yourself to your own mortality and become a living work of art

Free and by Donation Workshops with talented local artists hosted all around town to guide you in your creative process for the 35th All Souls Procession.

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 4pm to 6pm, Tucson End-of-Life Doulas will host a “Before I Die” installation during the All Souls Procession. Participants are invited to follow Death’s footprints in Menlo Park, contemplate life’s limits, and memorialize their inspirations on a canvas wall, which will be placed at the Community Altar.

Traditional Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda created by Pastor Jose Duran and volunteer community members – Free and Open to the public Oct. 23- Nov. 4

Little Angels, held on November 2nd, 2024, 3pm-7pm, is a family-friendly event that honors deceased loved ones through children’s activities like angel wing decoration, face painting, and theater. It features a sunset Procession, dramatic performances, Family Altars, and The Urn for prayers and pop-up Altars.

The Hungry Ghosts is our troupe of street buskers who lend their skills to our in-the-streets fundraising efforts the night of the All Souls Procession.

Traveling two miles along the Procession Route, the URN is filled with the blessings, dreams, wishes, hopes, and names of the dead. The culmination of the event occurs when the Urn is set aflame, marking the end of the Procession for another year.

The Ancestors Project is a living memorial to the dead. It is one of the most inclusive of the ASP Projects, where participants are invited to submit photographs of those they wish to honor, remember, and witness during the Procession.