The period of late fall through early spring usually reflects a distinctive character in town as the population tends to fluctuate at this time of year. Typically retirees and folks with second winter homes, otherwise known as snowbirds, will relocate to the desert to escape the harsh winter climate of their primary homes.

Tucson is home to one of the nation’s largest Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivals. During All Souls Procession Weekend, gatherers, who are often dressed in macabre costumes, simultaneously mourn and celebrate the dead.