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June 2025
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First Novena Mass, Knighting and Coronation

Each summer the faithful of Santa Fe gather to ensure that Don Diego de Vargas’ promise is kept to honor the oldest Marian statue in the United States, Nuestra Senora de la Paz, La Conquistadora. This beautiful tradition begins with the knighting and coronation mass for the individuals selected to portray the roles of Don […]
29 Jun
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Women holding up an altar at Santa Fe Fiesta

Procession to Rosario Chapel

Immediately after the Knighting and Coronation mass, hundreds of New Mexicans retrace their ancestor’s footsteps and process to Rosario Chapel. Dignitaries, Santa Fe Fiesta Council Members, parishioners, and clergy of the various parishes all process in honor of our lady. La Conquistadora is carried as rose petals are strewn in front of her as she […]
29 Jun
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Novena Masses at Rosario Chapel

Once at Rosario Chapel, the faithful flock to pay homage to the 29 inch Marian figure, La Conquistadora, which first arrived at this site on September 13, 1692. A week-long series of masses are celebrated daily at 6 AM. The novena is nine successive days of prayer in honor of Don Diego de Vargas’ request […]
30 Jun - 06 Jul
6:00 am - 7:00 am
Rosario Chapel
499 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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July 2025
September 2025
City and County Opening

Misa de Pregón

Fiesta officially begins at 6 AM at the Pregón de la Fiesta on Fiesta Friday. The faithful of Santa Fe gather to complete the promise made by Governor Don Diego de Vargas in September of 1692 upon his arrival in Santa Fe. The Mayor of Santa Fe issues the formal proclamation declaring the start of […]
05 Sep
6:00 am - 7:00 am
Rosario Chapel
499 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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June 2026
man dressed in spanish regalia

First Novena Mass, Knighting and Coronation

Each summer the faithful of Santa Fe gather to ensure that Don Diego de Vargas’ promise is kept to honor the oldest Marian statue in the United States, Nuestra Senora de la Paz, La Conquistadora. This beautiful tradition begins with the knighting and coronation mass for the individuals selected to portray the roles of Don […]
29 Jun
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Women holding up an altar at Santa Fe Fiesta

Procession to Rosario Chapel

Immediately after the Knighting and Coronation mass, hundreds of New Mexicans retrace their ancestor’s footsteps and process to Rosario Chapel. Dignitaries, Santa Fe Fiesta Council Members, parishioners, and clergy of the various parishes all process in honor of our lady. La Conquistadora is carried as rose petals are strewn in front of her as she […]
29 Jun
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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June 2027
man dressed in spanish regalia

First Novena Mass, Knighting and Coronation

Each summer the faithful of Santa Fe gather to ensure that Don Diego de Vargas’ promise is kept to honor the oldest Marian statue in the United States, Nuestra Senora de la Paz, La Conquistadora. This beautiful tradition begins with the knighting and coronation mass for the individuals selected to portray the roles of Don […]
29 Jun
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87501
View Detail
Women holding up an altar at Santa Fe Fiesta

Procession to Rosario Chapel

Immediately after the Knighting and Coronation mass, hundreds of New Mexicans retrace their ancestor’s footsteps and process to Rosario Chapel. Dignitaries, Santa Fe Fiesta Council Members, parishioners, and clergy of the various parishes all process in honor of our lady. La Conquistadora is carried as rose petals are strewn in front of her as she […]
29 Jun
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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