Burning of Zozobra
In 1924, local artist Will Shuster burned the first Zozobra in a friend’s backyard for a few fellow artists. Standing 50 feet high, Zozobra or “Old Man Grouch,” a giant marionette built of wood, wire, cotton and cloth is now burned prior to the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The burning of Zozobra has taken place for almost a century and is meant to dispel the hardships and struggles of the past year.
Zozobra 2023
This year the festival is scheduled for September 1, 2023 at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe. Stream live coverage from KOAT of the festival on Very Local.
Where to watch Zozobra
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