# Burn Zozobra

> Zozobra 103rd year

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## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://burnzozobra.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [News & Press](https://burnzozobra.com/blog/): News, stories and press about the Burning of Zozobra and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe's celebrations.
- [Zozobra: What are Glooms?](https://burnzozobra.com/kiwanis-what-are-glooms/): You've heard of Zozobra, but what are glooms? We answer all of your glooms-related questions here: where to buy, what happens to them, and what to expect.
- [How Zozobra Gives Back to Santa Fe](https://burnzozobra.com/how-zozobra-gives-back-to-santa-fe/): Zozobra raises millions for Santa Fe nonprofits through an annual event that turns tradition into lasting support for local youth and families.
- [Zozobra Cleanup: What Happens After Old Man Gloom Burns](https://burnzozobra.com/zozobra-cleanup-what-happens-after-old-man-gloom-burns/): Zozobra cleanup restores Fort Marcy Park within hours of the burn through volunteer crews, waste sorting, and strict vendor sustainability rules.
- [14 Things to Know About Zozobra](https://burnzozobra.com/14-things-to-know-about-zozobra/): 14 things every visitor should know about Zozobra in Santa Fe: who Old Man Gloom is, how to submit your glooms, and what to expect on event night.
- [Spiritual Meaning of Burning Paper: From Ancient to Zozobra](https://burnzozobra.com/spiritual-meaning-of-burning-paper-from-ancient-to-zozobra/): Explore the spiritual meaning of burning paper, from ancient rituals to Santa Fe's Zozobra festival, and how you can participate from anywhere in the world!
- [Zozobra ADA Guide: Parking, Shuttle, Viewing](https://burnzozobra.com/zozobra-ada-guide-parking-shuttle-viewing/): Free ADA parking and shuttle service to Zozobra at Fort Marcy Park. Plan your visit with details on the accessible viewing area, schedule, and companion policy.
- [Psychology of Letting Go: Why Burning Your Worries Actually Works](https://burnzozobra.com/psychology-of-letting-go-why-burning-your-worries-actually-works/): Burning your worries can ease stress and create closure. Here's the psychology of why writing down and destroying a worry helps the brain let go.
- [The Tradition of Burning Glooms: Why Letting Go Feels So Good at Zozobra](https://burnzozobra.com/the-gloom-box-how-to-submit-your-worries-to-burn-in-zozobra/): For more than a century, people have written down their worries and burned them with Zozobra in Santa Fe. Here’s why the tradition endures — and how to take part.
- [How to Get Involved in Zozobra: Volunteering, Sponsoring, and More](https://burnzozobra.com/how-to-get-involved-in-zozobra-volunteering-sponsoring-and-more/): Get involved in Zozobra 2026 as a valued sponsor, a volunteer, or an artist. Help keep Santa Fe’s most iconic tradition alive.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://burnzozobra.com/): The 103rd Burning of Zozobra is Friday, September 3, 2027, at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe. Zozobra the Kid rides in. Tickets go on sale April 13, 2027.
- [Vendedores](https://burnzozobra.com/vendors-es/): Vende en las celebraciones más grandes de Santa Fe: Zozobra, Día de los Muertos, Año Nuevo y el 4 de julio. Precios, requisitos y solicitud.
- [Vendors](https://burnzozobra.com/vendors/): Vend at Santa Fe's biggest celebrations: Zozobra, Día de los Muertos, New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July. Prices, requirements and how to apply.
- [Be a 2027 Zozobra Sponsor!](https://burnzozobra.com/sponsors/): Help keep Zozobra free for kids and affordable for every family. Become a sponsor of the 103rd Burning of Zozobra, Friday, September 3, 2027.
- [Día de los Muertos en la Ciudad Diferente](https://burnzozobra.com/dia-es/): Día de los Muertos en la Plaza de Santa Fe, viernes 30 y sábado 31 de octubre de 2026. Gratis, con música en vivo, autos clásicos y una ofrenda digital.
- [A City Different Día de los Muertos](https://burnzozobra.com/dia/): Día de los Muertos on the Santa Fe Plaza, Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2026. Free, with live music, classic cars and a digital ofrenda.
- [Privacy Policy](https://burnzozobra.com/privacy-policy/): How burnzozobra.com and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe collect and use information from the website, sign-up forms and text messages.
- [Book a Time with Ray](https://burnzozobra.com/meet/): Book 30 minutes with Ray Opening the calendar to talk sponsorships for the 103rd Burning of Zozobra. Open the calendar
- [Informational Messages Only](https://burnzozobra.com/informational-only/): You're on our informational list Thank you for letting us know. We'll move you to our informational list within a few days. You'll still get our press releases about our events and the information you need to know if you volunteer. You won't get special promotions about tickets, merchandise or sponsorships. Clicked by mistake or
- [Report a Zozobra Violation](https://burnzozobra.com/report-a-violation/): See Zozobra merchandise sold without a license? Check the list of licensed Zozobra artists and report it to the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe.
- [Zozobra License Application](https://burnzozobra.com/license/): Ask the Licensing Desk ⤢ Full screen ✕ Licensing Questions?Ask the Licensing Desk · Pregúntale Close ✕
- [Zozobra 102 – Department Head Stipend Request](https://burnzozobra.com/stipend-request/): Zozobra 102 • Department HeadsDepartment Head Stipend RequestThank you for leading your department for the 102nd Burning of Zozobra. Here is how to collect your stipend. It takes about ten minutes. Before you start Four things to know Your code is private. It is in your stipend email and fills in your position and amount.
- [Zozobra License Payment](https://burnzozobra.com/license-fee/): Pay your Zozobra license application fee or annual commission by credit card. If you came here from your approval email, your license number and fee are already filled in.
- [Fourth of July Neighborhood List](https://burnzozobra.com/july4signup/): Neighbors near Franklin E. Miles Park: get Fourth of July road closures, neighborhood access and event-day updates by email or text.
- [Sponsor Application](https://burnzozobra.com/sponsor-application/): Sponsor the Burning of Zozobra, Zozobra the Balloon, Día de los Muertos, New Year's Eve or the Fourth of July in Santa Fe. Apply online.
- [Getting There](https://burnzozobra.com/how-to-get-to-zozobra/): With an expected attendance of 60k, you may be wondering how to get to Zozobra, and back home. Here are some quick tips on best ways to get to Zozobra.
- [Video Gallery](https://burnzozobra.com/videos/): Watch Zozobra through the years: aerial footage of the burn, historic films from 1938 to 1976, and our Zozobra TV commercials.
- [A guide to attending Zozobra 2027](https://burnzozobra.com/info/): Read our guide to attending Zozobra for the 102nd anniversary in 2026! Find out what you can and cannot bring into Zozobra right here.
- [Ask](https://burnzozobra.com/ask/): Ask Old Man Gloom anything about Zozobra, from tickets and parking to the schedule and history. Answers in English and Spanish.
- [2027 Zozobra Art Contest is now on! Thank you to all the contestants and good luck!](https://burnzozobra.com/z27artcontest/): If you want to submit your Zozobra art (posters, t-shirt designs, please fill out this 2024 Zozobra Art Contest Entry Form.
- [Zozobra In-Person Ticket Locations](https://burnzozobra.com/in-person-ticket-sale-locations/): Burning of Zozobra tickets are available online at burnmygloom.com, and can also be purchased at area Credit Union locations.
- [July 4th Public](https://burnzozobra.com/4th/): Santa Fe's free Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Franklin E. Miles Park, Sunday, July 4, 2027, 4 to 10:30 p.m. Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe.
- [2027 ZozoFest Multiple Identical Art Submission Form](https://burnzozobra.com/multiple-art/): Submit multiple identical art pieces for the 2027 ZozoFest Art Show at the 103rd Burning of Zozobra.
- [What to Expect](https://burnzozobra.com/first-timers-guide/): Zozobra newbie? You're in the right place! Find out what to expect at Zozobra whether it's your first time or you need a refresher. Read on!
- [Lodging](https://burnzozobra.com/hotel-partners/): Looking for hotels and lodging during Zozobra in Santa Fe? Here are our preferred partners for the Burning of Zozobra. Book early!
- [Ticket Terms & Conditions](https://burnzozobra.com/terms/): ALL SALES FINAL/ TICKETS NON-REFUNDABLE Purchase of this ticket is a license for a single admittance to the production of Will Shuster’s Zozobra 2027 produced and presented by The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe. This ticket is a revocable license and admission may be refused upon refunding the face value of the ticket. Licensee agrees by use
- [Join us?](https://burnzozobra.com/volunteer-signup/): Want to volunteer for Zozobra? We're looking for Zozobra volunteers to help the event run smoothly. Check here for volunteer opportunities!
- [Help Zozobra celebrate his 103rd year!](https://burnzozobra.com/donate/): Make a tax-deductible donation to the Burning of Zozobra and help the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe bring the 103rd Burning to Santa Fe.
- [Join the Zozobra Fire Safety Team](https://burnzozobra.com/firesafety/): Calling all firefighters: join the Zozobra Fire Safety Team at the 103rd Burning of Zozobra, Friday, September 3, 2027, at Fort Marcy Park.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://burnzozobra.com/faqs/): Quick answers to frequently asked questions about Zozobra: event date, ticket prices, what to bring, how to get there, how to submit your glooms, and more.
- [Patrocine una Ofrenda](https://burnzozobra.com/ofrenda-sponsor-es/): Por $500, su negocio, familia u organización patrocina una ofrenda en el Día de los Muertos de la Plaza de Santa Fe, 30 y 31 de octubre de 2026.
- [Sponsor an Ofrenda](https://burnzozobra.com/ofrenda-sponsor/): For $500, your business, family or organization sponsors a community ofrenda at Día de los Muertos on the Santa Fe Plaza, October 30–31, 2026.
- [Vista previa de los mapas para vendedores](https://burnzozobra.com/vendors-es/mapas/): Vista previa de los mapas y espacios para vendedores de cada evento. Solicite su espacio dentro de la solicitud de vendedor.
- [Vendor Map Preview](https://burnzozobra.com/vendors/site-maps/): Preview each event's vendor map and spaces before you apply. You'll request your space inside the vendor application.
- [2027 ZozoFest Art Show](https://burnzozobra.com/zozobra-art-prospectus/): Artists: show and sell your Zozobra-inspired artwork at the 2027 ZozoFest Art Show during the 103rd Burning of Zozobra. Here's how to take part.
- [ZozoFest](https://burnzozobra.com/zozofest/): Get ready for Zozofest! In anticipation of the 103rd Burning of Zozobra, come check out Old Man Gloom at Santa Fe Place Mall. Here are the details!
- [Free New Year's Eve on the Santa Fe Plaza](https://burnzozobra.com/free-new-years-eve-on-the-santa-fe-plaza/): Ring in 2027 on the Santa Fe Plaza with free live music, piñon bonfires and the raising of the Zia at midnight. Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 9 p.m.
- [National Anthem Tryouts - 103rd Burning of Zozobra](https://burnzozobra.com/anthem/): Sing the National Anthem at the 103rd Burning of Zozobra, Friday, September 3, 2027, before a live crowd and a TV and webcast audience.
- [TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2027, AT MIDNIGHT](https://burnzozobra.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-zozobra-tickets/): Zozobra 2027 tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 13, 2027, at midnight. Your guide to tickets for the 103rd Burning of Zozobra at Fort Marcy Park.
- [AUDITION APPLICATIONS  OPEN JUNE 1](https://burnzozobra.com/gloomie/): Want to be a Zozobra Gloomie? Are you a child aged 11-15? Sign up here for an audition and you might be chosen to perform! Read on for more details.
- [2027 ZozoFest Art Reservation Form](https://burnzozobra.com/art-reservation-forms/): Reserve your space to show art at the 14th annual ZozoFest and the 103rd Burning of Zozobra. Entries are due Monday, August 2, 2027.
- [Help Keep Día de los Muertos Free](https://burnzozobra.com/diahelp/): Help keep Día de los Muertos on the Santa Fe Plaza free. Support the fifth annual celebration, October 30–31, 2026, with Route 66 flair and live music.
- [Zozobra the Balloon](https://burnzozobra.com/balloon/): Meet Zozobra the Balloon, Old Man Gloom as a hot air balloon, built for Zozobra's 2024 centennial. See where he's flying and how to sponsor him.
- [Fundraising & Community Support](https://burnzozobra.com/fundraising/): Every Zozobra ticket helps Santa Fe's children. Can't make the 103rd Burning on Friday, September 3, 2027? Pitch in with a $25 donation instead.
- [Digital Ofrenda-ES](https://burnzozobra.com/ofrenda-es/): Coloque la foto de un ser querido en la ofrenda digital sobre la Plaza de Santa Fe, 30 y 31 de octubre de 2026. Donativos de $20, $50 o $100.
- [Dia Support-Es](https://burnzozobra.com/diahelp-es/): Ayude a que el Día de los Muertos en la Plaza de Santa Fe siga siendo gratis. Quinta celebración anual, 30 y 31 de octubre de 2026.
- [Digital Ofrenda](https://burnzozobra.com/ofrenda/): Place a photo of a loved one on the digital ofrenda shining over the Santa Fe Plaza, October 30–31, 2026. Remembrance donations of $20, $50 or $100.
- [Contact](https://burnzozobra.com/contact/): Contact Us! Here is all the contact information you need for Kiwanis and Zozobra, from email to phone numbers, and our PO Box. Reach out with questions!
- [2027 ZozoFest Single Art Submission Form](https://burnzozobra.com/single-art/): Submit a single piece of art for the 2027 ZozoFest Art Show at the 103rd Burning of Zozobra.
- [Support Día de los Muertos on the Santa Fe Plaza!](https://burnzozobra.com/supportdia/): KIWANIS SENDS OUR THANKS! Every autumn the Santa Fe Plaza becomes a place to remember. The community ofrenda invites anyone who has lost someone to bring a photograph, a candle, a name — and to set it among hundreds of others. It costs nothing to participate, and it never will. That is only possible because
- [Zozobra Departments:](https://burnzozobra.com/zozobra-departments/): Reach out and let us know if there's anything we can do for you! Looking to be a preferred 2027 Zozobra Sponsor? Check out our Hot Sponsorship Opportunities Department First Last Dept Email EVENT CHAIR Raymond Sandoval burnhim@burnzozobra.com EVENT DEPUTY Judith Moir deputy@burnzozobra.com ANIMATION Shannon Martinez animation@burnzozobra.com ARCHIVIST Ned Harris archivist@burnzozobra.com ART SHOW Calvin "Brandi"
- [The Zozobra Decades Project](https://burnzozobra.com/decades-project/): From 2014 to 2023, Zozobra revisited his past through the Zozobra Decades Project, a ten-year journey through each successive decade of Zozobra's existence.
- [Child Registration at the Find My FamilyBooth](https://burnzozobra.com/the-lost-kids-booth/): Zozobra is pretty hectic, so we've set up the Lost Kids Booth to help kids have a safe environment in which to wait for their parent. Register your child here!
- [Sustainability](https://burnzozobra.com/sustainability/): How the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe works to make Zozobra a green event, from recycling to sourcing locally with the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce.
- [Event Schedule](https://burnzozobra.com/event-information/): The Burning of Zozobra happens on September 3, 2027, in Santa Fe. Here's the Zozobra Event Schedule for 2027. Bookmark this page for updates!
- [Credential](https://burnzozobra.com/pass/)
- [History](https://burnzozobra.com/history/): How did the Burning of Zozobra come about? The history of Zozobra starts 100 years ago in Santa Fe, with Will Shuster. Read all about the history of Zozobra!
- [Media Kit](https://burnzozobra.com/media-kit/): Media kit for the Burning of Zozobra, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe's annual tradition: facts and background for reporters covering the event.
- [Santa Fe Kiwanis](https://burnzozobra.com/kiwanis-sf-history/): Meet the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, the volunteer service club that has produced the Burning of Zozobra since 1964 to benefit local children.
- [2025 Official Artists](https://burnzozobra.com/art-artists/): Meet your official Zozobra Artists for 2023! Read the bios of the artists who helped create the Burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe.