Zozobra Now Official NM Spirit Event | Albuquerque News

Santa Fe’s legendary Zozobra, the giant effigy burned annually, has officially been named a New Mexico Spirit event to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. With branding and statewide support from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, this year’s fiery spectacle—titled “The Tyranny of Gloom vs. the Spirit of 76”—features Zozobra dressed as King George III and will ignite on September 4, 2026, at Fort Marcy Park, making it a perfect fusion of local tradition and national history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f666d0bed5948c1