Oaxaca de Juárez, OaxacaCity
Oaxacan artisans carve giant radishes into scenes of festivals, saints and legends and display them in the Zócalo the night before Christmas Eve.
Important Note
The line to see the figures can take hours: arrive mid-afternoon. Entry is free.
Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.
The Night of the Radishes has been held since 1897, when the city turned it into a contest. It started at the Christmas market, where vendors carved radishes to attract customers. Besides radishes there are categories for totomoxtle (corn husk) and everlasting flowers.