Thousands of people gathered on Tucson’s west side on Sunday to memorialize their loved ones at Tucson’s 36th Annual All Souls Procession (ASP). The event has given the community a creative space to honor those who’ve passed and celebrate the beauty of life.
It began in 1990 by local artist Susan Johnson and is now run by the non-profit Many Mouths One Stomach.
The ASP offers a creative and healing way to process grief and honor memory through art, music, and shared expression — from face paintings and costumes to beautifully crafted ofrendas. The event usually takes place the weekend after Día de los Muertos…