Tens of thousands of Vietnamese Catholics from all over the country are expected this weekend in Carthage, Missouri for the annual Marian Days. The celebration gets underway today but the major festivities, including a procession take place Saturday. Instead of staying in hotels, many visitors set up tents on the grounds of the Congregation of the Mother Co-Redemptrix campus. The center of the campus features the Immaculate Heart of Mary Shrine. Chairs and a kneeling rail are available for people who want to pray near the shrine.

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Many visitors to Marian Days set up tents and camp out during the celebration. Here, campers wash dishes after breakfast.

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A group of nuns at Marian Days.

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A group of nuns gathered during Marian Days.

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A priest visits with a woman during Marian Days.

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This nun was selling roasary beads and other religious items at Marian Days.

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Fruits common to Vietnam are for sale during Marian Days. This is jackfruit.

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Selling traditional Vietnamese food at Marian Days.

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Vietnamese foods are available for purchase during Marian Days. The vendors at this stand described these items as desserts.

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Religious signage is plentiful during Marian Days.

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Part of the Marian Days site.

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Sign on the grounds of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Shrine.