Zozobra x Sandia Resort & Casino 2025 - SantaFe.com
Zozobra and Sandia Resort and Casino.

Get ready to burn away your sorrows, Santa Fe! The 101st Burning of Zozobra has teamed up with Sandia Resort & Casino for an end-of-summer bash that will reward you with $10 in free slot play after you have set your gloom ablaze.

“Partnering with Sandia Resort & Casino, one of New Mexico’s most iconic destinations, is incredibly exciting. We are blending tradition with innovation to create a truly memorable experience for our community,” said Ray Sandoval, Zozobra event chair.

The iconic annual spectacle returns to Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe on Friday, August 29, 2025, promising a night of fire, fun, and community spirit you won’t want to miss, now with an added incentive. Zozobra 101 guests will have an entire month to redeem free Sandia Casino slot play. We’ll tell you how!

Zozo wristband.

Zozobra 101 Glow Up

The Santa Fe Kiwanis Club, guardians of Zozobra’s legendary flame, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Sandia Resort & Casino. This collaboration brings together a century-old tradition with high-energy casino entertainment.

This year’s Burning of Zozobra introduces a new feature: Zozobra 101 LED wristbands, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino. The wristbands display a variety of colors and patterns and are designed to sync with Zozobra’s fiery demise. As the flames rise, the dazzling wristbands will shift in real time, creating a dazzling, immersive light show.

  • For kids: Each child can take home their wristband, where it features 25 different lighting settings.
  • For adults: Guests can scan the wristband’s QR code from their phone to unlock $10 in free slot play at Sandia Resort & Casino anytime through September 2025.

Environmental bonus: Sandia Resort & Casino will recycle the Zozobra 101 wristbands.

Ten Dollar Free Play.

Burn Away Sorrows, Build Up Community

While the Burning of Zozobra is famous for its spectacle, its heart is all about giving back. Every year, members of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, along with countless local volunteers, dedicate thousands of hours to make the event possible.

The best part? All proceeds support grants for local organizations that focus on child development, safety, and welfare. When you attend, you are not only experiencing a Santa Fe tradition but also helping the community thrive.

Your Night of Fire and Fortune Awaits

Join the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe and Sandia Resort & Casino for a fiery conclusion to summer. Celebrate with music, friends, and the excitement of Zozobra, a uniquely New Mexican tradition.

Event: 101st Burning of Zozobra
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Where: Fort Marcy Park, Santa Fe

To learn more, visit the official website at BurnZozobra.com. To explore how to use your $10 free slot play, check out SandiaCasino.com.

From glowing wristbands to winning hands, your Land of Enchantment new year begins at the 101st Burning of Zozobra.

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