If you’re looking to contribute to Zozobra in 2025 by volunteering, submitting artwork, or becoming a sponsor, this guide will walk you through what to do, how to sign up, and what to expect …

The Zozobra that burned on September 7, 2007, was certified by Guinness World Records as the largest marionette in the world, at the time measuring 15.21 m (49 ft 10.82 in) in height.

Zozobra is a towering 50-foot-tall marionette built each year to hold written submissions collected from the public. Those papers, often reflecting personal worries or situations people want to …

Aug 29, 2025 · New Mexico's one-of-a-kind celebration—the Burning of Zozobra ––is a historic cultural tradition and Santa Fe’s unforgettable annual ending to summer. Since 1924, the City …

Aug 11, 2025 · Zozobra was created in the 1920s by artist Will Shuster, who originally burned a small effigy among friends in his backyard. What began as a private artistic act gradually drew …

The history of how Zozobra came to be is a very unique and interesting story. You can learn more about the history of Zozobra and watch the 99th Burning of Zozobra at the link below.

Enter the Zozobra contest for a chance to be featured on posters, T-shirts, and more. If you’ve never been, winning could be your pass to the flame! 🔥🏆 Open to all—submit at the Zozobra site.

The next Burning of Zozobra takes place on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026, in Zozobra Field at Fort Marcy Park, located a few short blocks from the historic Santa Fe Plaza.

Jun 19, 2024 · The first Zozobra, which featured a head designed by famed local artist and puppeteer Gustave Baumann, burned in Shuster’s backyard over Labor Day weekend in 1924. …

Jul 31, 2024 · Zozobra Field at Fort Marcy Park is filled with live music, dance performances, food trucks, a beer garden, and merchandise booths. It’s all a lead up to the burning itself, …