When Is Zozobra 2024. The burning of zozobra is considered one of the best things to do in santa fe, and will take place august 30, 2024!  — zozobra's history heats up over the decades.

The 2024 event is on friday, august 31, 2024, with the gates opening at 4:00pm, entertainment, lights out at 9:10pm, weather permitting, and then it’s time for the burning of zozobra. The burning of zozobra is an iconic new mexico cultural event staged annually by the kiwanis club of santa fe on the friday before labor day as an exciting and fiery finale to the last days.