Had your fill of busted parties, slutty nurses, and poorly executed concept costumes this weekend? Join the Mission Día de los Muertos Procession, which sees thousands in skeleton makeup carrying candles through the streets, some solemnly, others dancing and playing instruments.

There's a tangible feeling of respect for those who've passed which is evident in this gorgeous HD video of last year's procession soundtracked by SF band Girls' epic “Hellhole Ratrace”.

[Originally posted by Mission Mission]

Despite not reaching their $6000 funndraising goal which was apparently necessary to pay for the event permit, the Procession will begin at 7pm sharp, Tuesday night at 22nd and Bryant (El Metate pre-party). Public altars honoring the dead will be on display from 4-10:30pm at Garfield Park.

Not sure where my $7 donation will go, but the decision will surely piss off someone. Arguments about cultural tourism, gentrification, and whether 20-somethings in skinny jeans can appreciate anything break out on every comment reel. 

So if you go, don't bring alcohol and try to dress up a bit so we can sew the lips shut on some of these naysayers. Meanwhile, naysayers, you better be building altars for your hater ancestors right now.