Candlelight Procession
Rev. Timothy A. Martinez
Free Event
Perhaps the most visually stunning event is the final event of the Fiesta. A candlelight procession follows a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. Hundreds of participants make their way through the historic downtown streets from the cathedral and up the hill to the Cross of the Martyrs, where luminarias, a small festival or vigil bonfire, dot the hill and light the way of participants. The lights from the luminarias and twinkling candles are a sight to be seen.
Cross of the Martyrs is located on Paseo de Peralta between Otero St. and Hillside Ave.
Candlelight Procession to Cross of the Martyrs
The ceremony at the Cross of the Martyrs commemorates the death of 21 Franciscan friars and numerous Spanish colonists during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. It was dedicated during Santa Fe Fiesta of 1920.
Details:
Date: September 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Event Categories: Santa Fe Fiesta
Venue:
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral Pl
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 982-5619
