Last night was the All Souls Procession in Tucson. This was my fourth year going. It was also the twentieth year for the procession.

It. Was. Pure. Awesome.

I love, love, love this parade. The people. The costumes. The alters. The memorials. The community. Everything about it rocks.

John came with me this year. We had an impromptu photo shoot in Homer's back yard.

Usually Homer & I carry signs about current politics, but this year, I made a sign for Elliott to take.

I saw some friendly, familar faces.

Panchesco & Hiram &mdash Impossibly Cute.

And met some new ones. Meet Jessica.

After I took their picture she asked, "Are you cheap blue guitar?" I don't know why but that always throws me. She was lovely and their costumes were terrific.

Homer wore this terrific 19th century suit and hat.

I focused more on the people this year. The alters are beautiful and I love the stuff people make, but the people bring such a great energy to this event. People celebrating loved ones who have passed away. Celebrating their community. Celebrating each other. It is truly one of the most beautiful things I experience.

I'm a sucker for a girl with retro bangs, tattoos and a killer smile.

He was there for his grandfather.

All smiles.

I took their photo last year too.

There are tons more pictures on Flickr, or you can see them below.

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Comments

That was an awesome time

Posted by: homer | November 10, 2009 06:33 AM

It looks like you guys had a really great time. George and I are really loosing out on lots of things. I think we should move to a "real" town where there's actual cultural events and traditions and such.