What Is Dia de Los Muertos? KGUN News Tucson - November 5, 2021

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — We see the All Souls Procession every year and among the excitement, we see altars honoring loved ones that have passed on.

Lots of the traditions you’ll see at the procession are related to Dia de los Muertos. It’s a tradition that originated thousands of years ago, according to Michelle Tellez, University of Arizona Mexican American Studies Department.

One tradition you'll see is the ofrenda or an altar. To read more and watch video click here.