99th Burning of Will Shuster’s Zozobra
99th Burning of Will Shuster’s Zozobra
The 99th Burning of Will Shuster’s Zozobra takes place on September 1, 2023, the Friday before Labor Day at Fort Marcy Park, located a few short blocks from the historic Santa Fe Plaza. Zozobra is a rain-or-shine family event in Santa Fe, weather permitting. Weather conditions may require an earlier or later start. Please help make Zozobra a litter-free event by using recycling bins and trash receptacles to Keep Santa Fe Beautiful!
This cultural event in Santa Fe offers family entertainment and activities for everyone. 2023 lets Zozobra rock the last year of the Decades Project, back with a sweet visit to the 2000s and 2010s.
Date: Friday, September 1, 2023
Cost: Tiered Pricing:
May 15 - August 31, 2023 = $20
Day of the Event - Online (September 1) = $25
Day of the Event - At the Gate (September 1) = $30
Location: Fort Marcy Park
THE 2023 BURNING OF ZOZOBRA EVENT SCHEDULE:
4 PM GATES OPEN AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
TBD
7 PM The Official Zozobra Show opens
Live Entertainment
8:30 PM
Beach Ball Song and Toss
Welcome Remarks from Kiwanis President, Jacob Romero, and Santa Fe Officials
National Anthem
Lights Out Song
Lights out at 9:10 p.m., weather permitting, and then it’s time for the Burning of Zozobra for the 99th time since 1924!
Event Information
Location: Fort Marcy Park
https://burnzozobra.com/
Cost:
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