Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that coincides with the Catholic holy days of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. While its origins are religious and ethnic, Tucsonans have embraced the holiday, and even added traditions of their own.

The Day of the Dead, which is today, is celebrated with altars, processions, and celebrations across Tucson throughout the weekend.

Dia de los Muertos, though seemingly an extension of Halloween, is a celebration and recognition of dead loved ones, not a macabre or depressing focus on death. One need not be religious or Hispanic to join the celebration: After all, everyone dies.