Zozobra 2025 is the 99th burning of a large papier-mch determine representing gloom throughout the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe competition, scheduled to happen on September 5, 2025, at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The burning of Zozobra is a novel and beloved custom that draws tens of 1000’s of locals and guests every year. The occasion symbolizes the purging of troubles and worries, and the welcoming of a brand new yr with hope and optimism.
The custom dates again to 1924 when a gaggle of artists and writers created the primary Zozobra determine as a option to relieve the gloom and anxiousness that had settled over Santa Fe throughout the Nice Despair.
Over time, Zozobra has advanced right into a cherished neighborhood occasion that brings folks collectively to rejoice the town’s wealthy cultural heritage and embrace the longer term with renewed enthusiasm.
