The Urn Traveling two miles through the Procession Route, the URN becomes filled with the blessings, dreams, wishes, hopes, and names of the dead. The culmination of the event occurs at the Finale Stage where the Urn is set aflame, marking the end of the Procession for another year.
All Souls Procession & Finale Ceremony The All Souls Procession is a massive, grassroots gathering to creatively and collectively honor and celebrate our dead.
Procession of Little Angels Little Angels is a gathering and small Procession for children held the day before All Souls Procession, honoring both the grief of children and the grief of those who are mourning a child.
The Ancestors Project 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.
Arts Workshops In the months leading up to the Procession free art workshops are offered to the public by local artists. All ages are welcome, No experience is required. Make a lantern, a float, an altar, a mask, whatever inspires you!
Personal Altars Vigil There are multiple opportunities to create, display and hold vigil during the All Souls Procession Season.
Art Installations All Souls features a variety of installations each year throughout the Procession Route and the Grand Finale site. Have an idea to present? We are always accepting proposals and are
The Children’s Altar The Children’s Altar is dedicated to the young souls who come and go so quickly in this world but remain active and alive in our hearts and minds. This community project invites participants to contribute offerings to the living memory of children.
Spirit Groups The Procession and Finale Ceremony could not happen without our extraordinary Spirit Group volunteers. The members of these Spirit Groups spend weeks to months preparing for their roles in the Procession.
Hungry Ghost Busker Troupe 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.
All Souls Media Circle Are you a photographer or videographer who is interested in being part of the Many Mouths One Stomach (MMOS) media circle?
Nights of 1000 Parties Host a party for All Souls! All Souls Procession is people-powered and funded almost entirely by donations from individuals and small businesses. One of our key fundraisers for the All Souls Procession is the Nights of 1000 Parties: house parties hosted by individuals–that’s you!–to help raise funds for the All Souls Procession.
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead is a primary fund raiser for the All Souls Procession, celebrating life in one giant dance party. Raffles, costume contests, photo booths, and local music and performance acts make up the evening. It’s highly recommended that you dress up.
Night of the Living Festival Night of the Living Fest is the official All Souls Procession pre-party. We are donating a percentage of each ticket sale to keep this wonderful tradition alive!
