ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans gather each year for the annual , where attendees walk in remembrance of lost loved ones.Â
The event began in 1990 when local artist Susan Johnson wanted to find a way to honor her late father. The event is now organized by , winding its way through ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s west side.
Below are photos from the 35th annual event, which took place on Nov. 3, taken by the talented ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ photographer Mamta Popat.Â
Evanglina Dominguez walks in the 35th Annual All Souls Procession on Sunday evening. Dominguez joined this year’s procession to honor her husband, Randy, who passed away in April 2024 from pancreatic cancer. The procession started along North Grande Avenue, between West Speedway and West St. Mary’s Road and made its way to Grand Finale site in the Mercado District.
Eddie Contreras, left, and his husband, Leo Lopez, keep themselves dry with umbrellas as they wait for the start of the 35th Annual All Souls Procession on November 3, 2024.
Jennifer Papproth, left, and Shannon Sticken sit in their ponchos before the start of the 35th Annual All Souls Procession on November 3, 2024.
Participants stand along the side of the urn at the start of the 35th Annual All Souls Procession on November 3, 2024.
A woman shields herself from the rain as she waits for the 35th Annual All Souls Procession to start along Grande Ave. on November 3, 2024.
Participants walk to honor loved ones during the 35th Annual All Souls Procession on November 3, 2024.
Participants walk during the 35th Annual All Souls Procession on November 3, 2024.
Participants walk to honor loved ones during the 35th Annual All Souls Procession on November 3, 2024.
Participants walk to honor loved ones during the 35th Annual All Souls Procession on November 3, 2024.