Zozobra 2025 is the 99th burning of a giant papier-mch figure representing gloom during the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe festival, scheduled to take place on September 5, 2025, at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The burning of Zozobra is a unique and beloved tradition that attracts tens of thousands of locals and visitors each year. The event symbolizes the purging of troubles and worries, and the welcoming of a new year with hope and optimism.
The tradition dates back to 1924 when a group of artists and writers created the first Zozobra figure as a way to relieve the gloom and anxiety that had settled over Santa Fe during the Great Depression.
Over the years, Zozobra has evolved into a cherished community event that brings people together to celebrate the city’s rich cultural heritage and embrace the future with renewed enthusiasm.
