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Anna Chavez and her father Robert Chavez arrived early as they do every year to be front and center when Old Man Gloom goes up in flames.

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Westin McDowell of Santa Fe displays a little sympathy for what is about to befall Zozobra.

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KRQE News 13 photojournalist Chris Mosher keeps his camera dry while covering Zozobra.

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Fiestas de Santa Fe royalty shows some mariachi moves not seen in the 18th century.

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Tony and Darlene Martinez hadn't been to Zozobra in 20 years but knew to come prepared. For son T.J., it's his first time at the burning of Old Man Gloom.

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Paper slips containing peoples' worries were collected and then stuffed into Zozobra.

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Kayla O'Leary of Albuquerque put her cares on paper for burning with Old Man Gloom

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Julie Winson (left) and Caroline Critchlow show off their devil horns.

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Christine Rousselet and Michel Bloch (left and center) of Paris came to Zozobra with Sandy Dale of Santa Fe.

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Updated: Saturday, 12 Sep 2009, 1:57 PM MDT
Published : Friday, 11 Sep 2009, 6:16 PM MDT

SANTA FE (KRQE) - Thousands of revelers filled Fort Marcy Park to watch their cares burn up with Old Man Gloom and to kick off the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe.

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