August 2019
Burning of Zozobra
Zozobra is a hideous but harmless fifty-foot bogeyman marionette. He is a toothless, empty-headed facade. He has no guts and doesn’t have a leg to stand on. He is full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. He never wins. He moans and groans, rolls his eyes and twists his head. His mouth gapes and chomps. His arms flail about in frustration. Every year we do him in. We string him up and burn him down in ablaze of fireworks. At…
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April 2020
Competition: Don Diego De Vargas and La Reina de La Fiesta de Santa Fe ™
Each spring the Fiesta Council holds a contest in which local men and women compete to secure the popular roles of General Don Diego de Vargas and La Reina de la Fiesta de Santa Fe™. The prospective contestants are judged on delivering an English and Spanish speech, and are questioned, in both English and Spanish, on their knowledge of historical events surrounding the Fiesta de Santa Fe.
Find out more »May 2020
Baile De Mayo
Learn first-hand who will portray the coveted roles of Don Diego de Vargas and La Reina de La Fiesta de Santa Fe™ at the annual Baile de Mayo. Join the excitement as Don Diego is presented the medallion, sword and title of his new role, and soon after La Reina de La Fiesta de Santa Fe™ is named. An evening of live music and dancing builds excitement for this grand occasion. Cost: 20 / person Tickets available at the Door which…
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2020 Fiesta de Santa Fe Vesper
Join us for an evening prayer in honor of La Conquistadora. You can view the vesper service via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CathedralBasilicaOfStFrancisOfAssisi Or you can attend the vesper service in-Person (Registration Required). Registration will open next week. To reserve your seat visit https://www.cbsfa.org/ or call 505-982-5619
Find out more »2020 Pregón de La Fiesta
Rev. Timothy A. Martinez Free 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 the annual festivity. The speech includes original text from September 16, 1712 when the City Council of Santa Fe established…
Find out more »2020 Prayer of Peace
The Prayer of Peace ceremony will be presented by Sacristana de La Conquistadora, Terry Garcia. This event will be Livestreamed via Facebook Only. Click on the link below to view https://www.facebook.com/CathedralBasilicaOfStFrancisOfAssisi
Find out more »Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be presented by the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis de Assisi. This event will be Livestreamed via Facebook Only. Click on the link below to view https://www.facebook.com/CathedralBasilicaOfStFrancisOfAssisi
Find out more »2020 Mass of Thanksgiving
Rev. Timothy A. Martinez Free Event A celebration of the Eucharist officiated by the 12th Archbishop of Santa Fe, The Very Reverend John C. Wester, as called for in the City of Santa Fe Proclamation of September 16, 1712 establishing Fiesta de Santa Fe. You can view the mass via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CathedralBasilicaOfStFrancisOfAssisi Or you can attend the mass in-Person (Registration Required). Registration will open next week. To reserve your seat visit https://www.cbsfa.org/ or call 505-982-5619.
Find out more »2020 Vesper and Candlelight Service
Join us for an evening candlelight vesper service in honor of La Conquistadora. You can view the vesper service via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CathedralBasilicaOfStFrancisOfAssisi Or you can attend the vesper service in-Person (Registration Required). Registration will open next week. To reserve your seat visit https://www.cbsfa.org/ or call 505-982-5619.
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