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The All Souls Procession is a public ceremony in North America that began in 1990. It was created by a local artist mourning her father's passing. Over the years, the ceremony has grown, with more than 200,000 participants walking two miles through downtown Tucson. The event is not just about mourning loved ones who have passed away. It's also a celebration of life. The Urn is burned at the end of the procession and contains offerings, wishes, and hopes for those who have passed. The ceremony is a moving and powerful experience that brings together people from different cultures and art forms. Many artists prepare the event's installation art, performers, and various altars. The All Souls Procession Weekend is about paying homage to ancestors and lost loved ones while celebrating life. It's a unique and unforgettable experience that creates a sense of community and belonging.

Kartchner Caverns State Park is a beautiful park in Arizona that features a show cave with over 2.4 miles of passage. The park is south of Benson and west of the north-flowing San Pedro River. Visitors can enjoy guided tours that offer an up-close and personal experience of the underground world and its fragile ecosystem. The cave formations, including the stalactites and stalagmites, are still developing, and visitors can witness them growing if they have microscopic vision. In addition to the cave, visitors can check out the Discovery Center, which offers a wealth of information about the cave. Here, visitors can learn about the bat population and the fossils of previous inhabitants. There are interactive exhibits that explain how the cave's formations develop, as well as a multi-screen video that takes visitors on an underground journey. The Discovery Center is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in learning more about the unique geology and ecology of Kartchner Caverns.

The Maverick is Tucson's oldest and longest-running live country music venue, with a history spanning over 60 years. They take pride in their vast dance floor, three separate bars, pool tables, top-notch food, and dance lessons offered five nights a week. They only feature the best in live country music, and they have great drink specials every night. Founded in 1962, The Maverick relocated to a bigger and better location on Tucson's famous "restaurant row" of Tanque Verde Road. They aren't a trendy country-themed warehouse dancehall; they have an old-school honky-tonk heart with a Cheers-like attitude, where everybody knows your name.