Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee approves Kiwanis permit for Fort Marcy fireworks; capacity questions remain
Summary
The Quality of Life Committee approved a permit for the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe to hold fireworks and burn a Zozobra effigy at Fort Marcy Park on Aug. 29, 2025, but members said park capacity and public-safety details need follow-up; deputy city manager confirmed city insurance limits and the organizers' primary coverage.
The City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee voted to approve a public fireworks display permit submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe for fireworks and the burning of a Zozobra effigy at Fort Marcy Park on Aug. 29, 2025.
Geronimo Griego, the fire marshal, told the committee the item under consideration was the permit itself and urged the committee to focus on permit criteria rather than unrelated tree concerns. Deputy city management staff told the committee the city is self-insured…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

