Burning the Biggest Puppet in the World | Zozobra 2025

In this Zozobra vlog, I take you inside one of New Mexico’s most unique and haunting events. The night kicks off with live music, including a Mexican band covering pop hits like Taylor Swift, setting the stage for a high-energy festival atmosphere. I grab tamales, dance, and join the crowd as the excitement builds. The evening ramps up with drone shows, fireworks, and of course, the dramatic burning of Zozobra — a towering puppet whose destruction symbolizes the release of worries from the past year. What starts as a creepy, groaning giant quickly becomes a massive fire spectacle, lighting up the Santa Fe sky while thousands cheer. To end the night, things take a turn as I get stranded in Santa Fe after the festival, wrapping up an unforgettable adventure.